Gangotri

Introduction

Gangotri is one of the four Dhaams of Garhwal (holy pilgrimages of Hindus – the other three being Yamunotri, Badrinath and Kedarnath). There is an 18th century temple made up of granite rock at Gangotri. The temple is dedicated to Goddess Ganga, who is believed to have descended from heaven after centuries of penance by King Bhagirath. The king wanted the ashes of his dead relatives to be washed away by the holy waters of Goddess Ganga.

Area
1 sq. km.

Altitude
3,140 mts.

Temperature
Summer :- Cool during the the day and cool at night.
Winter :- Snow-bounded and appreciably below freezing.

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