Gangotri ji Gangotri is one of the Char Dham located in the State of Uttarakhand. Mythologically, it is said that the Gangotri is the true source of holy River Ganges. This is the place where Bhagirath worshipped Lord Shiva and mother Ganga descended on the earth. Apart from that, it is also conceived that Lord Shiva received the river in his matted locks. Gangotri is one of the sacred sites placed at an altitude of 3, 200 meters above the sea level. A visit to the Gangotri Temple is a must for all the Hindu believers.

The shrine of Bhagirathi is also situated at Gangotri. The shrine of Bhagirathi is comprised of Yamuna Ji, Saraswati Ji, Lakshmi Ji, Annapurna Ji, Ganga Ji, and Parvati Ji. All the materials which are used for the holy pooja are made of Gold only. The Gangotri shrine was constructed by the Gorkha General Amar Singh Thapa in 18th century