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The Yamunotri
Where Nature Meets Legend
A lifeline for millions, starting its long journey high above the clouds
The Astonishing Truth (Geographical Origin)
Imagine a world of severe cold and thin air: that is where the Yamuna is born.
The Source
The river originates from the melting Champasar Glacier nestled within the formidable Bandarpunch mountain range in the Himalayas.
The Altitude Challenge
This sacred spot sits at a breathtaking height of approximately 4,421 meters (14,500 feet) above sea level. Reaching the actual glacier is an arduous trek—a true challenge for the determined.
The Holy Shrine
Further down, at 3,293 meters, stands the revered Yamunotri Temple in the Uttarkashi district of Uttarakhand. It marks the functional beginning of the river’s descent and is the primary destination for pilgrims.
The Captivating Legends (Mythological Significance)
The mountains surrounding the Yamuna’s source are steeped in divine stories that ignite the imagination.
The Monkey’s Tail
The Bandarpunch mountain range—whose name literally translates to ‘monkey’s tail’—has a dramatic origin story. According to the Ramayana epic, after the demon king Ravana set fire to **Hanuman’s** tail in Lanka, the mighty monkey-god flew to these snow-clad peaks to plunge his burning tail into the ice and extinguish the flames, giving the range its unique name.
Daughter of the Sun
The peak overlooking the source is Mount Kalindi. Its name itself is a mythological clue! ‘Kalindi’ is another name for the Yamuna, and legend holds that the river is the daughter of Surya Dev (the Sun God), who lends his radiance to the peak.
The Glorious Climb to Yamunotri
To see this sacred home of Mother Yamunotri, which glows with bright colors—red, yellow, and orange—against the great mountains of the Bandarpoonch range, you must first climb a steep, beautiful six-kilometer path starting from Janki Chatti. This temple was built a long time ago in 1835 by Raja Sudarshan Shah of Tehri. Inside its heart (the inner sanctum), there is a striking, beautiful idol of Goddess Yamuna, carved from shining black marble. The temple’s daily life, its worship, and the care of its offerings are entrusted to the Uniyal Brahmins, the local priest family who serve here.
Yamunotri
A Place of Sacred Springs
Yamunotri is the site where numerous natural hot springs, as described in the Mahabharata, flow. Devotees perform a sacred cleansing of their body and soul by bathing in the Tapt Kund and Surya Kund. It is believed that a dip in the holy waters of the Yamuna washes away the fear of untimely death, grants a happy life, and leads to the attainment of salvation (Moksha).
The Gentle Embrace
of Tapt Kund
The Tapt Kund is a sacred, warm pool. Though naturally hot, a stream of the cool Yamuna River flows into it, mixing the waters until they become soft and perfectly lukewarm—just right for bathing.
For those who come here, the bath is more than cleansing; it is a gentle ritual of the soul. Dipping into the Tapt Kund is believed to wash away worries and purify the spirit, preparing devotees with a feeling of peace and renewal.
The Surya Kund
A Glimpse of the Sun's Power
Named after the Sun for its intense, bright warmth, the Surya Kund is a remarkable hot spring. Its water, at 88 degree Celsius, is naturally hot enough to prepare rice and potatoes, which are then presented as a holy offering to the statue of Mother Yamuna. Because the temperature is so exceptionally high, bathing in the pool is prohibited.
"Yamunotri is the Destination. The Journey is the Discovery."
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