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Presiding Deity
Goddess Ganga
Typical Timings
6:30 AM – 2:00 PM, 4:00 PM – 9:00 PM (seasonal, roughly Apr/May–Nov)
Main Festival
Ganga Dussehra
Significance
Part of the Chota Char Dham circuit, dedicated to the river goddess Ganga near her Himalayan origin, close to the Gangotri Glacier.
What Makes It Special
The starting point for the further trek to Gaumukh, the glacial source from which the Ganga physically emerges.
Address
Gangotri Temple, Uttarkashi district, Uttarakhand, India
Timings and festival dates shift by day, season, and local calendar — please confirm with the temple or a regional source before you travel.
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