Gangotri ji Gangotri is one of the four Dhams 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 The Ganges was descended on the earth in the response of prayer made by the Bhagirath. When Ganga was descended on the earth she was in arrogance mood that is why God Shiva took Ganga in his hairs to break his force and leave her into streams. One of the streams of Ganga which began from Gangotri was named Bhagirathi. The Pandavas are also believed to have performed the "Deva Yajna" to free from the sin of death of their kinsmen in the ancient fought of Mahabharata. The Gangotri shrine is located on the bank of Bhagirathi. The area also includes a number of Ashrams as well away from the side of the river.