Yamunotri Dham | Yamunotri Temple
Yamunotri
Dham is one of the four pilgrims of India, which is
also famous for about its beauty and purity. This place is full of happiness and excitement for that people who wants to visit here,who has a
great attachment with God, and specially for childrens. Yamunotri Dham is specially know for Yamuna River, which
flows near the Yamunotri Temple.
In Hindusm, it is believed that the water
flows in Yamuna River is purifys the Souls and it is used for the Worshiped.
❝ It is one of the most sacred rivers in Hinduism.❞
The Yamunotri Dham is the source of the Yamuna River and the seat of the Goddess Yamuna in Hinduism. It is situated at an altitude of 3,293 metres (10,804 ft) in the Garhwal Himalayas and located approximately 30 kilometers (19 mi) North of Uttarkashi, the headquarters of the Uttarkashi district in the Garhwal Division of Uttarakhand, India.
The Yamunotri Dham is one of the four sites in India's Chhota Char Dham pilgrimage. The sacred shrine of Yamunotri Dham, 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 Dham is the temple devoted to the Goddess Yamuna and the holy thermal springs at Janki Chatti (7 km. Away).
The actual source, a frozen lake of ice and glacier (Champasar Glacier) located on the Kalind Mountain at a height of 4,421 m above sea level, about 1 km further up, is not frequented generally as it is not accessible; hence the shrine has been located on the foot of the hill. The approach is extremely difficult and pilgrims therefore offer Puja at the temple itself.
The temple of Goddess Yamuna, on the left bank of the Yamuna, was constructed by Maharaja Pratap Shah of Tehri Garhwal. The deity is made of black marble. The Yamuna River, like the Ganges, has been elevated to the status of a divine mother for the Hindus and has been held responsible for nurturing and developing the Indian civilization.
Close to the Yamunotri 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, tied in muslin cloth, to offer at the shrine by dipping them in these hot water springs.
Then rice so cooked is taken back home as Prasadam. The Pujaris of Yamunotri Dham 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.
Yamunotri
Dham is one of the four pilgrims of India, which is
also famous for about its beauty and purity. This place is full of happiness and excitement for that people who wants to visit here,who has a
great attachment with God, and specially for childrens. Yamunotri Dham is specially know for Yamuna River, which
flows near the Yamunotri Temple.
In Hindusm, it is believed that the water
flows in Yamuna River is purifys the Souls and it is used for the Worshiped.
❝ It is one of the most sacred rivers in Hinduism.❞
The Yamunotri Dham is the source of the Yamuna River and the seat of the Goddess Yamuna in Hinduism. It is situated at an altitude of 3,293 metres (10,804 ft) in the Garhwal Himalayas and located approximately 30 kilometers (19 mi) North of Uttarkashi, the headquarters of the Uttarkashi district in the Garhwal Division of Uttarakhand, India.
The Yamunotri Dham is one of the four sites in India's Chhota Char Dham pilgrimage. The sacred shrine of Yamunotri Dham, 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 Dham is the temple devoted to the Goddess Yamuna and the holy thermal springs at Janki Chatti (7 km. Away).
The actual source, a frozen lake of ice and glacier (Champasar Glacier) located on the Kalind Mountain at a height of 4,421 m above sea level, about 1 km further up, is not frequented generally as it is not accessible; hence the shrine has been located on the foot of the hill. The approach is extremely difficult and pilgrims therefore offer Puja at the temple itself.
The temple of Goddess Yamuna, on the left bank of the Yamuna, was constructed by Maharaja Pratap Shah of Tehri Garhwal. The deity is made of black marble. The Yamuna River, like the Ganges, has been elevated to the status of a divine mother for the Hindus and has been held responsible for nurturing and developing the Indian civilization.
Close to the Yamunotri 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, tied in muslin cloth, to offer at the shrine by dipping them in these hot water springs.
Then rice so cooked is taken back home as Prasadam. The Pujaris of Yamunotri Dham 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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Janki Chatti hot water spring,
Surya Kund
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Yamunotri Dham | History | Legends
According to the ancient legend, sage Asit Muni had his hermitage here. All his life, he bathed daily both in the Ganges and the Yamuna. Unable to go to Gangotri Dham during his old age, a stream of the Ganges appeared opposite Yamunotri for him.
The Yamunotri Temple and the place opens every year on the auspicious day of the Akshaya Tritiya, which generally falls during the last week of April, or the first week of May. The Yamunotri Temple always closes on the sacred day of Diwali in mid-October - first week of November, with a brief ceremony. The temple staff return to their villages and for the rest of the time the valley is gripped in no-man silence and covered with a white sheet of snow.
With the melting of the snow next summer, the temple re - opens. Sangya is the birthplace of the river Yamuna in the Champasar Glacier (4,421 m) just below the Banderpoonch Mountain. The mountain adjacent to the river source is dedicated to her father, and is called Kalind Parvat, (Kalind being another name for the sun deity - Surya).
There are beliefs in Hinduism that Yamuna is the daughter of Yama. Yamuna is known for her frivolousness, a trait that she developed because, according to a common story, Yamuna's mother could never make eye contact with her dazzling husband.
According to the ancient legend, sage Asit Muni had his hermitage here. All his life, he bathed daily both in the Ganges and the Yamuna. Unable to go to Gangotri Dham during his old age, a stream of the Ganges appeared opposite Yamunotri for him.
The Yamunotri Temple and the place opens every year on the auspicious day of the Akshaya Tritiya, which generally falls during the last week of April, or the first week of May. The Yamunotri Temple always closes on the sacred day of Diwali in mid-October - first week of November, with a brief ceremony. The temple staff return to their villages and for the rest of the time the valley is gripped in no-man silence and covered with a white sheet of snow.
With the melting of the snow next summer, the temple re - opens. Sangya is the birthplace of the river Yamuna in the Champasar Glacier (4,421 m) just below the Banderpoonch Mountain. The mountain adjacent to the river source is dedicated to her father, and is called Kalind Parvat, (Kalind being another name for the sun deity - Surya).
There are beliefs in Hinduism that Yamuna is the daughter of Yama. Yamuna is known for her frivolousness, a trait that she developed because, according to a common story, Yamuna's mother could never make eye contact with her dazzling husband.
Yamunotri Dham | Yamuna River
Yamunotri River
Yamuna
River, also called Jumna, major river of Northern India,
primarily in Uttarakhand and Uttar Pradesh states. It flows in a southerly
direction swiftly through the Himalayan foothills and, exiting Uttarakhand,
onto the Indo-Gangetic Plain.
The actual source of Yamuna River lies in the Yamunotri Glacier, at a height 6,387 metres (20,955 ft), near the Bandarpunch peaks in the Lower Himalayas and is dedicated to Goddess Yamuna. It crosses the states of Uttarakhand, Haryana, Uttar Pradesh, Himachal Pradesh and later Delhi before merging with the Ganges at Triveni Sangam, Prayagraj.
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| Yamunotri River |
Yamuna
River, also called Jumna, major river of Northern India,
primarily in Uttarakhand and Uttar Pradesh states. It flows in a southerly
direction swiftly through the Himalayan foothills and, exiting Uttarakhand,
onto the Indo-Gangetic Plain.
The actual source of Yamuna River lies in the Yamunotri Glacier, at a height 6,387 metres (20,955 ft), near the Bandarpunch peaks in the Lower Himalayas and is dedicated to Goddess Yamuna. It crosses the states of Uttarakhand, Haryana, Uttar Pradesh, Himachal Pradesh and later Delhi before merging with the Ganges at Triveni Sangam, Prayagraj.
Yamunotri Dham | Yamunotri Temple
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| Yamunotri Temple In Yamunotri Dham |
The Yamunotri Temple is dedicated to Goddess Yamuna. The Yamunotri Temple forms
one of the four Chota
Char Dham pilgrimage sites. The majestic mountains, mesmerizing springs of
Surya Kund and Gouri Kund gushing hot and cold water respectively, and river
Yamuna flowing gracefully provides a tranquil-filled atmosphere around the Yamunotri temple.
The ancient Yamunotri
Temple is situated in the western region of Garhwal Himalayas at
an altitude of 3,235 metres (10,614 ft) near the river source. The original
temple was built by Maharani Guleria of Jaipur in
the 19th century.
The current Yamunotri Temple is of recent origin as earlier constructions have been destroyed by weather and the elements. There seems to be a confusion as to who built the temple of Yamunotri. However, according to sources, the temple was originally constructed by Maharaja Pratap Shah of Tehri Garhwal.
Yamunotri Dham | Timings
Opening hours: 6 am – 8 pm; 1st week of May - Till Diwali (October)Aarti time: 6:30 pm – 7:30 pm
Char Dham | Chota Char Dham
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| Char Dham Of India |
Yamunotri Dham | Location
The Yamunotri Dham is located 13 kilometres
from HanumanChatti and a 6 kilometres walk from Janki Chatti. Ponies, Horses or
palanquins are available for rent to reach Yamunotri Dham.
The motorable road
continues till Jankichatti via Syanachatti, Ranachatti and Hanumanchatti, which
is 50 kms from Barkot. From Jankichatti its is a 5 km trek to Yamunotri Dham for
which ponies,dandies and kandies (baskets for carrying children) are also
available.
A thrilling and exhilarating location in the footsteps
of Garhwal mountain ranges, Yamunotri Dham proffers picturesque surroundings with
the awesome shrubs, lush meadows and gushing cascades. A legendary place, which
demands lots of courage and stamina to reach, Yamunotri would be a perfect
place for those who love escapades. The trek to Yamunotri is magnificent,
subjugated by mind stilling views of craggy peaks and intense forests.
Then from the snow-clad summits to the turquoise lakes,
Yamunotri Dham has unbelievably romantic allures on store for those who are young at heart. Its imposing walking trails beside the gushing streams presents some of
the spectacular moments that one could never forget. Apart from all, this snowy
abode of Yamuna is a wildlife enthusiast dream destination.
Here Is Map Location Just Click On; Yamunotri Dham
How
to Reach Yamunotri Dham?
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Airway : Nearest airport is Jolly Grant, Dehradun.
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Train : Railway connectivity only upto Rishikesh.
After that you have to avail of either private taxis or buses plying on the
route. You will also find shared jeeps or similar vehicles from Haridwar or
Rishikesh. Do get either a SUV or MUV like Innova, Tavera, Qualis, Scorpio etc.
The nearest railway stations are at Haridwar, Dehradun, Kotdwar and Kathgodam.
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Roadway : The best route to visit Yamunotri Dham is via
Dehardun and Barkot. Just in case you are coming from Haridwar-Rishikesh then
the road to Yamunotri Dham diverts from Dharasu bifurcation point. Yamunotri is well
connected to Haridwar , Dehradun , Chamba, Tehri, Barkot, Hanuman Chatti and
Janki Chatti.
Hanuman Chatti to Phool Chatti is 5 km by jeep, 3 km
Phool Chatti to Janki Chatti on foot and 5 km from Janki Chatti to Yamunotri Dham by
trek (8 km trek), the roadhead for Yamunotri is connected by bus services of
Samyukt Rotation Yatayat Vyavstha Samiti to Rishikesh, Haridwar and other major
centres in the region.
Road Route Map To Yamunotri Dham
- Rishikesh →
Narendranagar (16 km) → Chamab (46 km) → Brahmkhal (15 km) → Barkot (40 km) →
SayanaChatti (27 km) → HanumanChatti (6 km) → PhoolChatti (5 km) → JankiChatti
(3 km) → Yamunotri (6 km)
Distance Chart Of Yamunotri Dham
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Dharasu to Yamunotri : 107 kms Tehri to Yamunotri : 149 kms Hanumanchatti to Yamkunotri : 13 kms
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Rishikesh to Yamunotri : 222
kms
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Chandigarh to Yamunotri : 394
km
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Delhi to Yamunotri : 419 km
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Nagpur to Yamunotri : 1470 km
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Mumbai to Yamunotri : 1795 km
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Bangalore to Yamunotri : 2533
km
And
Please, respect the place by refraining from alcohol and non-vegetarian food in
the Holy place Yamunotri Dham as well as Char Dham, which is the one of the most holy places of India.
So now plan a trip if possible and before the end keep your soul purify and feel the life
Here Is Map Location Just Click On; Yamunotri Dham
How to Reach Yamunotri Dham?
- Airway : Nearest airport is Jolly Grant, Dehradun.
- Train : Railway connectivity only upto Rishikesh. After that you have to avail of either private taxis or buses plying on the route. You will also find shared jeeps or similar vehicles from Haridwar or Rishikesh. Do get either a SUV or MUV like Innova, Tavera, Qualis, Scorpio etc. The nearest railway stations are at Haridwar, Dehradun, Kotdwar and Kathgodam.
- Roadway : The best route to visit Yamunotri Dham is via Dehardun and Barkot. Just in case you are coming from Haridwar-Rishikesh then the road to Yamunotri Dham diverts from Dharasu bifurcation point. Yamunotri is well connected to Haridwar , Dehradun , Chamba, Tehri, Barkot, Hanuman Chatti and Janki Chatti.
Hanuman Chatti to Phool Chatti is 5 km by jeep, 3 km Phool Chatti to Janki Chatti on foot and 5 km from Janki Chatti to Yamunotri Dham by trek (8 km trek), the roadhead for Yamunotri is connected by bus services of Samyukt Rotation Yatayat Vyavstha Samiti to Rishikesh, Haridwar and other major centres in the region.
Road Route Map To Yamunotri Dham
- Rishikesh → Narendranagar (16 km) → Chamab (46 km) → Brahmkhal (15 km) → Barkot (40 km) → SayanaChatti (27 km) → HanumanChatti (6 km) → PhoolChatti (5 km) → JankiChatti (3 km) → Yamunotri (6 km)
Distance Chart Of Yamunotri Dham
- Dharasu to Yamunotri : 107 kms Tehri to Yamunotri : 149 kms Hanumanchatti to Yamkunotri : 13 kms
- Rishikesh to Yamunotri : 222 kms
- Chandigarh to Yamunotri : 394 km
- Delhi to Yamunotri : 419 km
- Nagpur to Yamunotri : 1470 km
- Mumbai to Yamunotri : 1795 km
- Bangalore to Yamunotri : 2533 km
And Please, respect the place by refraining from alcohol and non-vegetarian food in the Holy place Yamunotri Dham as well as Char Dham, which is the one of the most holy places of India.So now plan a trip if possible and before the end keep your soul purify and feel the life
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