Gangotri Temple – The Temple

Gangotri Temple – The Temple

The Temple is situated is on the Greater Himalayan Range, at a height of 3,100 metres (10,200 ft). It is situated on the banks of Bhagirathi River. This revered temple is one of the four pilgrimages in the Chota Char Dham circuit of Garhwal Himalayas. Mother Ganga is housed in the sanctum in the form of a small silver idol.  The pilgrims are required to bath in the crystal-clear waters of the holy river before visiting the main shrine.

During winter season, idol of Goddess Ganga will be shifted to Mukhimath temple in Mukhba Village, 26 Kms downstream from Gangotri. The transfer takes place on the auspicious day of Diwali (Oct/Nov) amid vedic chants and elaborate rituals. The Goddess will be brought back to the Gangotri temple on the occasion of Akshaya Tritiya (April/May). Poojas are performed by the pujaris of the Semwal family.

Other places of Interest in and around Gangotri:

Bhagirath Shila:

For brief details, please refer below link;

https://hindutemples-india.blogspot.com/2020/05/bhagirath-shila-gangotri-uttarakhand.html

Bhairav Temple:

For brief details, please refer below link;

https://hindutemples-india.blogspot.com/2020/05/bhairav-temple-bhaironghati-uttarakhand.html

Kalp Kedar Temple:

For brief details, please refer below link;

https://hindutemples-india.blogspot.com/2020/05/kalp-kedar-temple-dharali-uttarakhand.html

Gomukh:

For brief details, please refer below link;

https://hindutemples-india.blogspot.com/2020/05/gomukh-gangotri-uttarakhand.html

Pandava Gufa:

For brief details, please refer below link;

https://hindutemples-india.blogspot.com/2020/05/pandava-gufa-gangotri-uttarakhand.html

Tapovan:

For brief details, please refer below link;

https://hindutemples-india.blogspot.com/2020/05/tapovan-gangotri-uttarakhand.html

Surya Kund & Gauri Kund:

For brief details, please refer below link;

https://hindutemples-india.blogspot.com/2020/05/surya-kund-and-gauri-kund-gangotri-uttarakhand.html

Mukhimath Temple:

For brief details, please refer below link;

https://hindutemples-india.blogspot.com/2020/05/mukhimath-temple-mukhba-uttarakhand.html