Men's hot springs bath at Yamunotri (photo by Stephanie Booth).
Yamunotri, the source of the Yamuna River and the seat of the goddess Yamuna, is one of the four sites in India's Char Dham pilgrimage.
Yamunotri is a full day's journey from Rishikesh, Haridwar or Dehra Duhn. The temple is only accessible by a 6 km walk from the town of Hanuman Chatti (horses and palanquins are available for rent).
The current temple is of recent origin, as past iterations have been destroyed by the weather and elements. Lodging at the temple itself is limited to a few small ashrams and guesthouses.
Ritual duties at Yamunotri such as the making and distribution of prasad (ritual offerings) and the supervision of pujas (ritual venerations) are performed by the Uniyal family of pujaris (priests).
Raw rice is cooked and made into prasad using the hot springs at Yamotri.
More Information
- Trek to Yamunotri - travelogue by Stephanie Booth
- Yamunotri Trek - Trekking in India
- Yamunotri - Spiritual Journeys
Source: Wikipedia under GFDL.
