GANGOTRI TEMPLE, UTTARAKHAND, INDIA

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GANGOTRI TEMPLE is situated at a height of 3100 meters above ocean level, on the banks of Bhagirathi stream.

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In Ancient time the waterway is considered Bhagirathi and accomplishes the name Ganga from Devprayag onwards where Bhagirathi meets with Alaknanda frame Ganga River. Gangotri is the home place of numerous ashrams, little sanctuaries and sanctuary.

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As indicated by Hindu Mythology, It is said that the Ganga is a consequence of remuneration given by master "Shiva" to the lord "Bhagirath" for his atonement.
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The sacrosanct stone close to the sanctuary signifies where Ganga originally came sensible. This is the reason Ganga is likewise called by the name of Bhagirathi

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The Present sanctuary was developed by a Gorkha Commander Amar Singh Thapa in the mid eighteenth Century. It is said that at the season of development of sanctuary Gaumukh Glacier was here however retreated to it's present area because of an Earth-wide temperature boost.

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