Yamunotri Temple

A famous Hindu legend states that this place was the abode of a great sage called Asit Muni, who used to take a holy dip in the water of Ganga and Yamuna daily. When the sage became old and feeble, he was unable to visit Gangotri. Then miraculously a stream of the river Ganga appeared opposite of Yamunotri for the elderly sage to continue his bathing ritual.The daughter of the Sun god, Surya and consciousness, Sangya the birthplace of the Yamuna is 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 of Surya.

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.The deity or Goddess Yamuna is made of black marble. The temple is dedicated to the river Yamuna, who is represented in the form of a silver idol, bedecked with garlands.

Close to the temple are hot water springs gushing out from the mountain cavities. Suryakund is the most important Kund. Near the Suryakund 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. 

Yamunotri Dham, which is one of the four sites of the Char Dham Yatra of Uttarakhand, is famous being the source of Yamuna River. It is also the seat of goddess Yamuna, after whom the dham is probably named. Many pilgrims make the trip to the pious site of Yamunotri to get their wishes fulfilled and find redemption. Located on the left banks of the river Yamuna, the temple was built by Maharaja Pratap Shah of Tehri Garhwal.

Yamunotri Temple, which is popular for its thermal springs and glaciers, happens to be one of the most important stopovers on the itinerary of the Hindu pilgrims. The temple is perched at an altitude of 3293 meters above sea level.

Yamunotri tour is going to be a very riveting experience for the pilgrim as the temple is located very close to the Indo-Chinese border and is surrounded by the mountains which are offshoots of the Himalayas from all the sides. The glacier lake of Saptrishi Kund on the Kalindi Parbat is the real source of the river Yamuna. The whole region remains snow-laden during winter and it is always advisable to carry woolen clothes since the temperature falls below 0° Celsius; even during the summers, the weather is pretty cold.

The shrine of Yamunotri attracts thousands of devotees from across the world during the period from May to October. It is generally believed that the springs surrounding the Yamunotri temple has supernatural powers which is why pilgrims carry raw potato and rice which they dip in the hot spring and regarding them as Prasad from the Goddess Yamuna take them home.

We offer you the most comprehensive Yamunotri tour with attractive offers on packages; the tour covers all the important destinations and takes care of all your minute details. General InformationThe history of the temple of Yamunotri dates back to the 18th century when it was built by Amar Singh Thapa. Following damage due to floods and snow, it was reconstructed in the 19th century by Tehri Naresh Sudarshan Shah in 1839.History says that being deemed as one of the most silent and peaceful places on the earth, large number of foreigners travel form far off countries especially to enjoy the atmosphere and ambience here in addition to feasting in the breathtaking sceneries all around.Hinduism Is Closely Related To River Yamuna, The River Yamuna Is Worshipped As Goddess, Epics Proclaimed That Goddess Yamuna Is The Daughter Of God Sun “Surya” And The Sister Of “Yama” God Of Death. That Is So Why Hindu Pandit (Philosophers) Stated As Bathing In Scared Water Helps To Remove All The Sins And Free One From The Ordeal Of Death.

River Yamuna Is The Second Largest River In India After Yamuna, The Name Yamuna Is Origin From A Sanskrit Word Called “Jamuna” Which Means Purity. It Originated From Yamunotri At A Height Above 6,387 Meters Approximately From Banderpooch Peaks, Located In The Upper Most Regions Of Lower Himalayas. Total, Flowing Distance Of River Yamuna Is 1356 KM. Yearly Numerous Peoples Are Arriving To This Destiny, To Worship The Goddess Yamuna, Also You Can See Lots Of Temples And Spiritual Shrines Are Located Near To The Yamunotri.Yamunotri Temple was built by the Maharani of Jaipur is the center of attraction at Yamunotri.  As with the Gangotri, Yamunotri is a place of spiritual and religious significance, rather than any architectural significance.According to the legend, Sage Asit Muni had his abode here. All his life, he bathed daily both in the Ganges and the Yamuna. It is said that when he got old and frail, he was unable to go to Gangotri, a stream of the Ganges appeared opposite Yamunotri for him. Yamunotri Temple is part of Chota Char DhamYamunotri is one of the most spiritual places in India. Vedic philosophy and hindu ideologies are the way of the life. Long treks have brought people from different states together and serve one ultimate spiritual objective. The entire valley looks like a never ending procession of merry pilgrims during the 'yatras'. Piety, spirituality, and religion are held in high regards, as is the symbolic bath as Yamuna is the sister of Yama, the Lord of Death; taking a dip in Yamuna is considered to assure one of painless death.