Yamunotri Gangotri Package - Yamunotri Gangotri Package Tour - Yamunotri Gangotri Yatra
The sacred shrine of Yamunotri, source of
the river Yamuna, is the westernmost shrine in the Garhwal Himalayas,
perched atop a flank of Bandar Poonch Parvat. The chief attraction at
Yamunotri is the temple devoted to goddess Yamuna and the holy thermal
springs at Jankichatti (7 km. Away). The actual source a frozen lake of
ice and glacier (Champasar glacier also known as Yamunotri Glacier)
located on the Kalind mountain at the height of 4421 m above sea level,
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Gangotri is situated at an altitude of 3,048mts
above sea level in the state of Uttarakhand state. Located on the banks
of the holy Bhagirathi River, Gangotri is one of the Char Dham of Uttarakhand.
There is a natural rock Shivling in Gangotri submerged under water
which can be easily seen when winters are on their way as the water
level decreases during that time. According to myths and legends this
was the place where Lord Shiva sitting when he received Ganga in his
matted locks. Gangotri is the highest and the most important temple of
Goddess Ganga. The present temple of Gangotri was built by Amar Singh
Thapa, Gorkha General in the early 18th century. The origin of
Bhagirathi River, Gaumukh glacier is 18kms from Gangotri and one must
cover the distance on foot.
Char Dham of Uttarakhand
Yamunotri : Temple of Yamuna ji is the most
important temple of worship. Near this temple there are a few hot water
springs where the water rushes out of the mountain cavities at boiling
point. Surya Kund is the main kund. A pinch of rice or potatoes, tied
loosely in a cloth, are dipped in it and after a few minutes when taken
out totally cooked. These are taken home as prasad. Near the Surya Kund
there is a shila known as Divya Shila which is worshipped before puja is
offered to Yamunaji.
Gangotri : Temple of Bhagirathi is to be found at Gangotri. In this temple statues of Shri Ganga ji, Yamuna ji, Lakshmi ji, Saraswati ji, Parwati ji and Annapurna ji are positioned. A thick forest of deodar is also to be found here. The temple of Ganga is positioned on the right bank of the Bhagirathi (Ganga) and its journey can be seen in various moods deep and silent in the lower plains, but at Gangotri, Bhagirathi is tossing , gurgling, frothing and singing an ecslatic air.
Gangotri : Temple of Bhagirathi is to be found at Gangotri. In this temple statues of Shri Ganga ji, Yamuna ji, Lakshmi ji, Saraswati ji, Parwati ji and Annapurna ji are positioned. A thick forest of deodar is also to be found here. The temple of Ganga is positioned on the right bank of the Bhagirathi (Ganga) and its journey can be seen in various moods deep and silent in the lower plains, but at Gangotri, Bhagirathi is tossing , gurgling, frothing and singing an ecslatic air.
