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Yamnotri temple

temple, Uttarakhand, India
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The Yamnotri temple is a Hindu shrine located in the Garhwal region of Uttarakhand, India, at an elevation of approximately 10,600 feet (3,200 meters). It is dedicated to Yamuna, the Hindu river goddess, and the Yamuna River originates from the nearby Yamnotri glacier.1

This temple is one of the holiest pilgrimage sites in Hinduism and is part of the Char Dham pilgrimage circuit in Uttarakhand, which also includes Gangotri, Kedarnath, and Badrinath. The Yamnotri temple is a significant destination for devotees seeking spiritual merit and is a key part of the religious landscape of the Indian Himalayas.12

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  1. Uttarakhand - Pilgrimage centres
  2. Kedarnath Temple

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