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  Yamunotri, Yamunotri Temple, Yamunotri in Char Dham Yatra
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Yamunotri is situated at a height of 3235 meters in the western region of the Garhwal Himalayas.
Yamunotri is the source of the river Yamuna, the twin sister of Yama, the Lord of Death.
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 Yamunotri India,Yamunotri Travel,Yamunotri Tourism,Yamunotri Tours India
Yamunotri in the Garhwal mountains of Uttarkashi region is situated at a height of 3233 m above sea level, perched atop a flank of the Bandhar Poonch Peak.
The chief attraction at Yamunotri is the temple devoted to goddess Yamuna and the holy thermal springs at Jankichatti.
Rishikesh to Yamunotri 222 km.via Narendranagar 16 km., Chama 46 km., Brahmkhal 15 km, Barkot 40 km, Syanachatti 27 km, Hanumanchatti 6 km., Phoolchatti 5 km., Jankichatti 3 km., and Yamunotri 6 km.
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 Pilgrimage Yamunotri: Make My Trip Tours India
Yamunotri is the Garhwal Mountains of Uttarkashi region is perched on the edge of the Bandhar Poonch Peak at an altitude of 10,805 ft. Situated in beautiful surroundings, Yamunotri is a marvelous pilgrimage religious site that is visited by a large number of tourists every year.
14,502 ft. The chief attraction of Yamunotri pilgrimage is the temple devoted to goddess Yamuna and the holy thermal springs at Jankichatti.
The Shrine of Yamunotri, source of river Yamuna is situated in the direction opposite to Gangotri and the road bifurcates and goes to Yamunotri from Dharasu, a place between Rishikesh-Uttarkashi.
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 Holyplaces-YAMUNOTRI
Situated at an elevation of 3235 metres above sea-level, the shrine of Yamunotri is one of the ‘four dhams’ of Uttarakhand.
Yamunotri is the source of the revered river Yamuna which originates from the Champasar Glacier lying 1 km ahead of the shrine, at an altitude of 4421 mts.
The trek to Yamunotri is spectacular, dominated by a panorama of rugged peaks and dense forests.
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 indiayogi.com - Holy Pilgrimages - Char Dham : The Land Of Sacred Rivers - bodhisattva, spiritual liberation, indus, ...
The four shrines of Yamunotri, Gangotri, Kedarnath and Badrinath - known as the Char Dham (or four starting points) - were established in the Garhwal and Kumaon areas of the Himalayas as the holiest Hindu shrines, whose tour or yatra would bring instant salvation to devotees.
Yamunotri and Gangotri are revered as the sources of the two most holy rivers in India, the Yamuna and the Ganga.
Yamunotri is the first stopover for the Char Dham yatra and the westernmost shrine in the Garhwal Himalayas.
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Yamunotri, lies near the Bandarpunch Mountain, which is 6315 m high and lies to the north.
Yamunotri is at a distance of 278 km from Dehradun, 236 km from Rishikesh, 176 km from Chamba, and 21 km from Sanya Chatti.
Yamunotri is the source of the revered river Yamuna which originates from the Champassar Glacier lying 1 km ahead of the shrine, at an altitude of 4421 mts.
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 Yamunotri Pilgrimage in India,Yamunotri Temple Pilgrige,India Yamunotri Temple Pilgrimage   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-08)
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The shrine of Yamunotri, situated at an elevation of about 3,235 mt. is a point of paramount religious importance for Hindus and an essential pilgrimage, Situated in the direction opposite to Gangotri, the road bifurcates from a place called Dharasu, somewhere between Rishikesh - Uttarkashi and goes on to Yamunotri.
Bus Hanumanchatti, the roadahead for Yamunotri is connected by bus services of Samyukt Rotation Yatayat Vyavastha Samiti to Rishikesh, Haridwar and other major centres in the region.
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 Temple Of Gangotri,Temple Of Yamunotri,Gangotri Temple,Yamunotri Temple
Yamunotri is the source of the Hanuman Ganga and the Tons River, which are tributaries of the Yamuna.
Yamunotri is near a hot spring, at the foot hill of the Kalinda Parvata, on the bank of the Yamuna at an elevation of 3, 185 metres (10,000ft.).
The Yamunotri temple is built at the foot of Kalinda Parvata (14,505 feet).
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 Uttar Pradesh
Yamunotri is primarily a place of religious pilgrimage.
One of the four sacred dhams of Uttarakhand, and revered in Hindu mythology, Yamunotri is the source of the river Yamuna.
The Yamunotri shrine stands on the western flank of the Bandarpunch peak (20,731 ft).
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 Yamunotri - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Yamunotri, the source of the Yamuna River and the seat of the goddess Yamuna, is one of the four sites in India's Char Dham pilgrimage.
The Yamunotri temple is located in Uttaranchal, India, a full day's journey from Uttaranchal's main towns — Rishikesh, Haridwar or Dehradun.
The hike from Hanuman Chetty to Yamunotri is very picturesque with beutiful views of a number of water falls.
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 Yamunotri, Yamunotri Pilgrimage India, Yamunotri India Travel   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-08)
Yamunotri is located on 3233 mt high mountain in Uttarkashi district of Uttaranchal.
Yamunotri is reached by a uphill trekking of 13 Km.
Rishikesh (213 Km) and Dehradun (196 km) are the nearest railheads to Yamunotri.
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 Pil. yamunotri
The shrine of Yamunotri, source of river Yamuna is situated in the direction opposite to Gangotri and the road bifurcates and goes to Yamunotri from Dharasu, a place between Rishikesh - Uttarkashi.
The temple of Yamunotri falls on the left bank and was originally constructed by Maharaj Pratap Shah of Tehri Garhwal.
The shrine of Yamunotri is one of the "four dhams" of Uttarakhand.
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 Tourism in Yamunotri, Yamunotri Tourism, Yamunotri India, Tourism Yamunotri, Tourism of Yamunotri, India Tourism
Janki Chatti is at a distance of 7 km from Yamunotri.
Saptarishi Kund is at a distance of 10 km from Yamunotri and is the actual source of the river.
Hanuman Chatti is at a distance of 13 km from Yamunotri.
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The revered shrine of Yamunotri, source of the river Yamuna, is situated in the shadow of the 6,315 m High Bandarpunchh mountain.
The shrine of Yamunotri, is a point of paramount religious importance for Hindus and an essential pilgrimage.
Hanumanchatti, 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.
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 yamunotri pilgrimage
Yamunotri is the source of the river Yamuna.
In mythology, the river was born out of the union of the lovesick sun god, Surya and Sanjana, the daughter of Vishwakarma, the architect of the world.
And though it is very difficult to reach the exact source of the holy river, pilgrims flock to the shrine, open from May to November.
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 Pictures, Photos of Yamunotri, India
Yamunotri (3150 m) is a pilgrimage site near the source of the Yamuna, a river sacred to the Hindus.
The hike culminates at the temple to the river goddess followed by a dip in the freshly melted waters of the Yamunotri glacier.
Stories of pilgrims and migrant workers abound, which (often simultaneously) attract, amuse, instruct, and repel, amid the not infrequent kindness and humanity of strangers.
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 Yamunotri Tour Package, Yamunotri Travel Agent, Yamunotri Temple, Yamunotri Hotel Reservation
The sacred shrine of Yamunotri, source of the river Yamuna, is the westernmost shrine in the Garhwal Himalayas, perched atop a flank of Bandar Poonch Peak (3615 m) and situated opposite to Gangotri.
Yamunotri, One can cook rice by packing it in a cloth and dipping it in the hot water of the hot kund.
Yamunotri Temple: Maharani Gularia of Jaipur built the temple in the 19th Century.
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 Kedarnath, Badrinath, Yamunotri, Chardham Pilgrimage Tours in North India Garhwal State
Yamunotri, situated in the Tehri Garhwal region in the northern Indian state of Uttaranchal, is basically famous for being the source of the river Yamuna.
Yamunotri is also the storehouse of a number of curative hot water springs and glaciers.
Yamunotri, the name itself gives you an image of picturesque views of high mountains considered holy in the Hindu mythology.
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Yamunotri is the source of the revered river yamuna which originates from the Champasar Glacier lying 1 km ahead of the shrine, at an altitude of 4,321 mts.
It is said that the temple of Yamunotri was built by Maharani Gularia of Jaipur in the last decade of the 19th century.
A hot water pool at Yamunotri is used for the preparation of Prasad, normally rice and potatoes, cooked by dipping them in the hot water, tied in cloth bags.
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Yamunotri, Gangotri, Kedarnath and Badrinath constitute the Char Dhams, the holiest of shrines in the Himalayas.
The river that emerged from Yamunotri was called Yamuna, the one from Gangotri as Ganga, that from Kedarnath as Mandakini and the one at Badrinath was called Alaknanda.
Rishikesh to Yamunotri by road the distance is 222 km and from Barkot to the shrine it is 40 km.
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 Faith moves (them up) mountains - Deccan Herald   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-08)
Though Yamuna is worshipped as the maharani or queen of Krishna at Yamunotri, her presence is hugely overshadowed by the magnificent Ganga, whose personality towers even over the mighty Himalayas.
The right of worship and administration of the Yamunotri temple is held by generations of Pandas who come from the village of Kharsali, on the other bank of Yamuna.
It is reported that most coolies who work during the season at Yamunotri and trek up the narrow, stony path carrying weighty yatris, die young because of their hard and deprived lifestyle.
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 Indbazaar - Travel Now :: Destinations - Chardham Yatra
Yamunotri is located at a height of 3291m (10797ft).
It is the source of the River Yamuna who is believed to be the daughter of Surya, the Sun God and the twin sister of Yama, the God of Death.
The temple at Yamunotri belongs to the 19
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The revered shrine of Yamunotri, source of the shadow of the 6,315 mts.
The chief attraction at Yamunotri is the temple devoted to goddess Yamuna and the holy thermal springs at Jankichatti (7km.
For reaching Yamunotri, one has to undertake a 220 km journey from Rishikesh to Hanumanchatti, where the motorable road ends.
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Yamunotri is located in the Himalayan ranges of the Tehri Garhwal region in the northern Indian state of Uttar Pradesh.
The Yamunotri temple is dedicated to the Goddess Yamuna, the daughter of the Sun God, Surya.
The temple at Yamunotri is closed during winters and priests shift their base to a village named Kharsali.
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The sources of two rivers, Gangotri and Yamunotri are devoted to the— Ganga and Yamuna.
The river Yamuna emerges from Yamunotri glacier which is at a height of 4420 m near the Kalind mountain.
A hot sulphur spring pond is situated at Yamunotri close to the temple.
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YAMUNOTRI: The shrine of Yamunotri, situated at an elevation of about 3,235 Mt is a point of paramount religious importance for Hindus and an essential pilgrimage.
27kms from Barkot and 18kms from Yamunotri is a scenic spot on the banks of river Yamuna.
Situated at an elevation of 1,524mt, it is a picturesque place commanding a panoramic view of the Himalayas.
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 Department of Religion | Virtual Exhibitions
Yamunotri hosts a major temple to the Goddess, along with other smaller temples, ashrams, hot springs for bathing, shops for purchasing items to offer the Goddess, and restaurants.
At the Yamunotri temple Brahman priests are available to conduct rituals that nourish one's ancestors.
From young children to elderly great grandparents, from cosmopolitan middle classes to impoverished villagers, from all the corners of India and from Hindu communities abroad came the pilgrims in a never-ending stream from dawn till dark.
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Location : Yamunotri is located in the Uttarkashi district of the northern state of Uttaranchal.
Yamunotri, lies near the Bandar punch Mountain, which is 6315 m high and lies to the north.
About Yamunotri : One of the four sacred dhams of Uttarakhand, and revered in Hindu mythology, Yamunotri is the source of the river Yamuna.
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 HAR-KI-DUN TREK
The shrine of Yamunotri, source of River Yamuna, is situated in the direction opposite to Gangotri and the road bifurcates and goes to Yamunotri from Dharasu, a place between Rishikesh-Uttar Kashi.
Situated at an elevation of 3235 metres above sea-level, the shrine of Yamunotri is one of the four Dhams of Uttarkhand.
Hanuman Chatti is the bus terminus from where one has to trek 13 kms to reach Yamunotri.
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