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Badrinath
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Badrinath
Temple is the abode of Lord Vishnu. It is situated at an altitude
of 3130 m at the banks of Alaknanda. In the backdrop, is the Neelkanth
mountain peak situated between the twin peaks of Nar and Narayan.
The name is derived from wild berries called Badri. Adi Shankarcharya
established the idol of Vishnu in the temple. Near the temple is
a hot water sulphur spring, Tapt Kund.
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Kedarnath
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The
temple of Kedarnath dedicated to Lord Shiva is revered and visited
by many pilgrims every year. The temple is situated at an altitude
of 3580 m amidst the background of snow covered mountain peaks and
greenery. The temple is built of large, heavy and evenly cut grey
slabs of stones and is considered more than 1000 years old. The
temple has a garbha griha where a conical rock formation is situated
and a Mandapam for seating of pilgrims and visitors. A large statue
of the Nandi Bull is situated outside the temple door. The nearest
bus stop is Gaurikund and pilgrims have to trek 14 kms to reach
the temple.
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Yamunotri |
Yamunotri
Temple lies in the western region of Garhwal Himalayas. It is situated
at a height of 3235 m. Goddess Yamuna, the river goddess is worshipped
here and has special significance in Hindu scriptures. The idol
is made of black marble. The river Yamuna emerges from Yamunotri
glacier which is at a height of 4420 m near the Kalind mountain.
This was the home of Sage Asit. The temple was constructed by Maharaja
Pratap Shah of Tehri Garhwal. A hot sulphur spring pond is situated
at Yamunotri close to the temple.Nearby Places of interest include
Surya Kund, Divya Shila, Sayanachatti, Janakichatti and Hanuman
Chatti.
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Gangotri
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The
shrine of Gangotri is situated at an elevation of 3200 m surrounded
by deodars and pines. The original temple was constructed by the
Gorkha General Amar Singh Thapa. Every year people from all around
the world visit this shrine. A number of ashrams and dharamshalas
are located on the other side of the river. It is believed that
Raja Bhagirath used to worship Shiva on a slab of rock "Bhagirath
Shila" situated near the temple. Submerged in the river there is
a natural Shivling where, according to mythology, Lord Shiva sat
when he received the Goddess Ganga in his matted locks. A days trek
takes one to Gaumukh, the source of the mighty Ganges.
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