Yamunotri Temple, located in Uttarkashi is a major Hindu temple. Yamuna River is popular for its thermal springs, icy peaks, and glaciers, and is one of the most beautiful and second-most scared rivers after Ganga. As per Hindu mythology, Goddess Yamuna (Yamunotri) is the sister of Lord Yamraj (Lord of Death), daughter of Surya (Sun) and one of Ashta-bharya (eight consorts) of Lord Krishna. It is believed that taking a dip in the holy river, Yamuna leads to a painless death. Yamunotri is one of the Himalaya Chaar Dhaams namely Badrinath, Kedarnath, Gangotri, and Yamunotri. Yamuna is one the famed trio sister rivers – Ganga, Yamuna and Sarasvati.
Yamunotri Temple:
Deity | Goddess Yamuna |
Location | Uttarkashi, Uttarakhand, India. |
Creator | Maharani Gularia of Jaipur |
Altitude | Height 3,291 metres (10,797 feet) |
It is situated in the western region of Garhwal Himalayas on the side of ‘Bandarpoonch’ (Tail of Monkey) Parbat and near the foot of Kalind Parbat. The temple is located at an altitude of height 3,291 metres (10,797 feet) above sea level. Here Goddess Yamuna is worshipped in the form of irregular black marble. There is another white marble beside her, who is said to be Goddess Ganga.
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The journey of the Chaar Dhaam starts with the Yamunotri temple.
- All Hindu devotees believe that visiting Char Dhams and praying at the feet of Yamunotri, taking the dip into the holy river and taste the “Prasadam” would dissolve all their sins and lead to a peaceful and painless death.
- Yamunotri has many eye-catchy and beautiful locations around, like Janki Chatti (7 km away), Saptarishi Kund (10 km away), Hanuman Chatti (13 km away), etc.
- It is famous for trekking, thermal springs, and glaciers and is holding more than 7 places to see.
- The Famous Dodi Tal track joins Gangotri to Yamunotri and starts with Kalyani from Uttarkashi and ends at Hanuman Chatti. It is about 60 km long and usually takes four days to complete.
- Prasad (offering) of Yamuna is considered unique which is prepared in the hot spring of Surya Kund, which is very pure and sacred. And This Prasad is first offered to Goddess first then distributed to devotees.
- The opening and closing dates of the temple are decided as per the dates of Akshaya Trityya and Yam Dwitiya respectively. Sometimes it depends on the weather conditions too.
- Two hot springs are present at Yamunotri, one which has a hot spring known as
- Surya Kund and the other as Gauri Kund has lukewarm water for bathing.
- The entry is free of cost in temples but as per the government of Uttarakhand, a biometric registration is needed; you can register yourself online or offline mode.
