Yamunotri Temple- Uttarakhand

Address

Yamunotri Temple -Yamunotri, Uttarkashi District,

Uttarakhand State- 249141

Deity

Amman: Yamuna

Introduction

• Location: Western region of Garhwal Himalayas, Uttarkashi district, Uttarakhand.
• Altitude: 3,291 meters (10,797 ft).
• Deity: Dedicated to Goddess Yamuna with a black marble idol of the goddess.
• Access:
  • 13 km trek from Hanuman Chatti.
  • 6 km walk from Janki Chatti.
  • Horses and palanquins are available for rent.
  • Trek passes waterfalls and offers scenic views.

Puranic Significance

• Historical Importance: The temple was originally built by Garhwal Naresh Pratap Shah in the 18th century and later renovated in the 19th century after being destroyed by snow and floods.
• Religious Circuit: Part of the revered Char Dham pilgrimage.
• Backdrop: Situated against the Bandarpunch mountain range.

Special Features

• Opening & Closing:
  • Opens on Akshaya Tritiya (May).
  • Closes on Yama Dwitiya (second day after Diwali, November).
• Temple Structure:
  • Built near the Kalind Parbat and Banderpoonch Parbat.
  • Goddess Yamuna is represented in black marble, while Ganga Devi is placed alongside in white stone.
  • One of the Chota Char Dham pilgrimage sites.

Festivals

• Akshaya Tritiya: Celebrates the return of Goddess Yamuna to Yamunotri.
• Opening & Closing Ceremonies: Marked by grand celebrations and rituals.

Century/Period/Age

19th-century CE

Managed By

Government of Uttarkashi

Nearest Bus Station

Dehradun

Nearest Railway Station

Dehradun

Nearest Airport

Dehradun

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