Significance & Lore
The Divine Heritage
Gangotri is a town and a Nagar Panchayat in Uttarkashi district. It is a Hindu pilgrim town on the banks of the river Bhagirathi and origin of River Ganges.
Spiritual Importance
"The spot where Goddess Ganga descended when Lord Shiva released the mighty river from the locks of his hair."
Temporal Protocols
दर्शन एवं आरती समय (Temple Timings)
प्रात: काल (Morning)
- मंगला आरती Mangala Aarti6:00 AM
- दर्शन प्रारंभ Darshan Starts7:00 AM
- भोग विश्राम Bhog Break2:00 PM
सायं काल (Evening)
- दर्शन पुन: प्रारंभ Darshan Resumes3:00 PM
- संध्या आरती Sandhya Aarti7:00 PM
- दर्शन समाप्ति Darshan Ends8:00 PM
* समय एवं धार्मिक अनुष्ठान स्थानीय पंचांग एवं मौसम के अनुसार परिवर्तनशील हैं।
(Timings subject to local Panchang and weather variations)
Visual Intelligence
Conditions
Mission Advisory
- Acclimatize well before heading towards Gaumukh.
- Carry cash as ATMs are scarce.
Emergency Relay
Police
100Ambulance
108Yatra Control
0135-2559898