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Gangotri Snow-covered Shivling Peak rises above a rocky, snow-dusted shoreline with a clear blue alpine lake reflecting the mountain in the Himalayan mountains.
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Gangotri

glacier, Asia
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Gangotri
Gangotri Gangotri glacier in the Himalayas of Uttarakhand state, northern India, one of the sources of the Ganges (Ganga) River.

The Gangotri glacier is located in the Himalayas in Uttarakhand, India. It is one of the primary sources of the Bhagirathi River, which is a headstream of the Ganges River. The glacier itself is approximately 20 miles (32 km) long and is situated near Shivaling Peak. Gangotri is a significant site for Hindu pilgrimage, featuring a temple dedicated to Ganga, the river goddess. The waters from this sacred spot are collected by pilgrims and taken to other parts of India. The Himalayas are a vast mountain range characterized by high peaks, glaciers, and deep river gorges, feeding major river systems like the Indus, Ganges, and Brahmaputra.123

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