Yamunotri Yatra Overview

It's said that the Yamunotri Shrine is where the Yamuna River begins. It has Bandar Poonch peak's eastern flank on top (3615 meter). Although it is only an additional 1 km up the mountain, the real starting point is a frozen lake of ice and glacier (Champasar-Glacier) on the Kalind Mountain at 4421 metres above sea level. As a result, the sacred site has been situated at its base on the hill.

Maharaja Pratap Shah of Tehri Garhwal reconstructed the Goddess Yamuna Temple. That deep reverence, which Yamunotri has for the devout, is further enhanced by the icy cold water of the small Yamuna. The ancient sage Asit Muni lived here as a hermit, according to the star. like the view from the amunotri trek, which is dominated by towering peaks and dense forests.

Black marble adorns the figure of Goddess Yamuna. The temple is dedicated to the river Yamuna, who is depicted in the form of a garlands-adorned silver statue. If you're ever close to a hot springs, you've probably heard of them. This is the most important Kund.

Divya Shila, a shila located near Suryakund, is worshipped before offering prayers to the deity. Pilgrims dip rice and potatoes in these hot water springs and tie them in muslin cloth to offer at the shrine. As prasadam, the rice is brought back to the family.