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Yamunotri Yatra, Uttaranchal, India |
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3,322 meters above sea level, Yamunotri is the source of the river Yamuna, which is the main tributary of the holy river, Ganges. As the legend goes, Yamunotri was the home of Asit Muni, a famous sage of ancient times. Built in the 19th century, the Yamunotri temple has a black marble idol of Goddess Yamuna. Recently, the temple was destroyed twice by snow and floods but has been reconstructed each time. There are numerous hot water springs near the temple in which pilgrims immerse potatoes and rice tied in pieces of cloth. The meals thus prepared are offered to the deity and then distributed among the pilgrims. The trek along the river is invigorating, especially with the view of the majestic Himalayas. |
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