{"id":3023,"date":"2024-01-29T06:50:52","date_gmt":"2024-01-29T06:50:52","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.udanaviation.in\/blog\/?p=3023"},"modified":"2026-06-25T03:56:10","modified_gmt":"2026-06-25T03:56:10","slug":"gangotri-temple","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.udanaviation.in\/blog\/gangotri-temple\/","title":{"rendered":"Gangotri Dham \u2013 The Origin of Holy Ganga River"},"content":{"rendered":"

Experience the mystic nature of India with the holy pilgrimage of Chardham. Spiritualism and belief on the Almighty are the real soul of India. Since ancient time, to attain salvation, people go for the Chardham Yatra<\/a>.<\/p>\n

The holy tour mainly comprises of four religious places as well as the nearby sacred regions. Gangotri is one of the most popular and sacred shrines for the devotees, located at approximately 3,100 metres above sea level in Uttarakhand.<\/p>\n

In the last week of April or first week of May, this sacred shrine is opened for the devotees. According to the lunar Hindu calendar, on the auspicious day of Akshaya Tritiya the date falls. With the opening of the main door, puja and Aarti are performed for the holy river Ganga.<\/p>\n

The holy puja is performed at two places \u2014 at the banks of the holy river and within the temple premise. Until the festival of lights, Diwali, the temple remains open and closure is done by a ceremony amidst dazzling oil lamps.<\/p>\n

The holy river Ganges originates from the Gaumukh glacier, 19 km from Gangotri. To witness the mesmerizing glacier, pilgrims perform this tough climb.<\/p>\n

\u26a1 Gangotri Temple \u2013 Quick Facts: <\/strong>Location: Uttarkashi district, Uttarakhand | Altitude: ~3,100 m (10,200 ft) | River: Bhagirathi (becomes Ganga at Devprayag) | Gaumukh: 19 km from Gangotri | Opening 2026: April 19 (Akshaya Tritiya) | Best time: May\u2013June & September\u2013October | Managed by: Semwal family (pujaris).<\/p>\n

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