Chandra Mohan – one of the Panda (priests) around the temple shared little-known knowledge about Yamunotri Temple as per the query.

The Yamuna and Ganga goddesses are deities within the temple. Tularam Jalan – one of the devotees from Kolkatta (Calcutta) City, along with Sitaram Murarka, Chotariya Ji, re-constructed the temple about 30 years ago as it was not in good shape due to bad weather conditions.

The holy river Yamuna exists in two different forms: One is a Hot water spring, and another is the flowing cold water close to the temple. The source of the Yamuna River is Saptrishi Kund, about 14 km up within the Kalindi Parbat (mountain), which is not easily accessible. Thus, devotees offer puja within the temple area.

Thank you – said I, for the narration. Prayers.

Note: Yamunotri Temple is accessible by a 5 km trek from the town of Janki Chatti.

According to a legend, this secluded hilly spot was the abode of the ancient sage, Asit Muni.

Yamuna is the twin sister of Yama, the God of death. It is believed that anyone who bathes in her waters is freed from a torturous death.

Yamuna is also the daughter of the Sun.

Near the temple is the Surya Kund, a tank filled with boiling water in which rice and potatoes are cooked and consumed as ‘prasad’.

Yamunotri Temple remains closed from November to May.