Yamunotri - One of the temples of chardhma yatra
Char Dham Yatra starts from rishikesh
Yamunotri is the original source of the Yamuna River
It is believed that yamunotri is the place of the Goddess Yamuna in Hindu mythology. It is situated at an altitude of 10,804 ft in the Garhwal Himalayas and located approximately 30 kilometers (19 mi) North of Uttarkashi, in the Garhwal Division of Uttranchal, India.
It is one of the four sites in India's Chhota Char Dham pilgrimage.
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 Janki Chatti (7 km. Away).
The temple of Yamuna is on the left bank of Yamuna constructed by Maharaja Pratap Shah of Tehri Garhwal. The deity is made of black marble. The Yamuna like Ganga has been elavated to the status of divine mother for the Hindus and has been held responsible for nurturing and developing the Indian civilization.
Close to the temple are hot water springs gushing out from the mountain cavities. Surya Kund is the most important Kund. Near the Surya Kund there is a shila called Divya Shila, which is worshipped before puja is offered to the deity. Devotees prepare rice and potatoes to offer at the shrine by dipping them in these hot water springs, tied in muslin cloth. Rice so cooked is taken back home as prasadam. The pujaris of Yamunotri come from the village of Kharsali near Janki Chatti. They are the administrators of the sacred place and perform religious rites. They are well versed in the Shastras.
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