Gangotri Temple, located in the Uttarkashi district in the small town Gangotri, is known for its possession of the holy river, Ganga. The importance of the Gangotri temple underlines its location on the heights and its sacred nature due to the presence of several religious histories. It is thus considered to be one of the most important shrines in the Char Dham yatra.

History Behind the Gangotri
Built by the Gorkha General Amar Singh Thapa, the temple reflects the legendary fact of King Bhagirath’s penance. King Bhagirath undertook his grandfather Anshuman’s responsibility and pleased Lord Shiva to descend Goddess Ganga on Earth. It holds the religious importance of Lord Shiva’s blessings by originating Goddess Ganga from the locks of his hair to absolve human sins. Lord Shiva, to avoid any destruction, held Ganga in his locks and divided it into several streams. It is believed that the holy source of Ganga came down to the Earth only after Goddess Parvati took bath in it every day. Thus, the water of the Ganga is considered to be very pure.

Gangotri Opening and Closing Date
The Gangotri temple opening date is at the end of April or in the first week of May. The Gangotri opening date in 2022 is May 3, on Akshaya Tritiya. The closing date of Gangotri is usually on Diwali and remains closed till the end of the winter months. The temple remains absolutely closed during the winter months due to heavy snowfall. However, the idol of the Goddess is moved to the nearest village, Mukhba, during the winter months so that the pilgrims can pay a visit during their Gangotri yatra.

Best Time to Visit Gangotri Dham
The summer season is very welcoming for the Gangotri yatra, that is, the time from April to June is considered the best time to visit Gangotri Dham. The temperature of Gangotri varies from 20°C to 30°C during summers which are very pleasant for traveling and trekking.

Gangotri Temple Pooja and Darshan Timings
The Gangotri temple aarti timings are 6:00 AM in the morning and 7:45 PM in the evening. The Gangotri temple darshan timings very. The pilgrims are allowed to do darshan for four hours during the months of May to June while, from the month of July to October, the temple allows darshan only for one hour. The Gangotri temple entry fee is absolutely free.

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