GANGA TEMPLE, GANGOTRI

India is a country of rivers and believes. Here, natural objects are worshipped like gods and goddesses. Rivers are given special reverence among natural objects. River Ganga is like mother for people living here. That is why, Ganga is called ‘Mata Ganga’ or ‘Gange Maa’. Bathing in Ganga washes all sins of a place. The place from where Ganga starts its journey is called Gangotri. 
India is a country of rivers and believes. Here, natural objects are worshipped like gods and goddesses. Rivers are given special reverence among natural objects. River Ganga is like mother for people living here. That is why, Ganga is called ‘Mata Ganga’ or ‘Gange Maa’. Bathing in Ganga washes all sins of a place. The place from where Ganga starts its journey is called Gangotri. 

Story of Descendence of Ganga on Earth

There is a famous story about the descendence of Ganga on earth. King Bhagirath wanted to bring river Ganga on earth for the happiness of his people. So, he performed meditation for many years. Pleased by the worship, lord Brahma fulfilled his wish.
The next issue was about the force of river Ganga. Descending of Ganga shall cause devastation to the ground. And, Ganga shall reach hell. In such a situation, landing of Ganga on earth shall be worthless. All deities thought over it and came to a conclusion that only lord Shiva can control the force of Ganga. 
Then Bhagirath worshipped lord Shiva, as he was the only one who could solve this issue. 
Pleased by the Bhagirath , lord Shiva said that he would wear Ganga on his head and help him in doing welfare of all beings. Devi Ganga was the eldest daughter of Himalaya. She was proud of her great force and velocity. She thought that she would fall on the head f lord Shiva and take him to hell. Behind this ill feeling was the hidden love of goddess for LORD SHIVA
When lord Shiva came to know about this, he also decided to break her proud feelings and decided to capture Ganga in his hair. When Ganga fell on the head of lord Rudra, she got stuck in the mesh of lord’s hairs and lost her path. Seeing this, Bhagirath again worshiped lord Shiva to give Devi Ganga a path of coming on earth. then lord Shiva left Ganga in the sea. From there Ganga started moving in form of 7 streams on earth. 
The 7 currents are Haradini, Pawani, Nalini, Suchkshu, Sita, Sindhu and the 7th one is Ganga. Gangotri rier is the origin place of Ganga. 

Ganga Dwar / Gangotri Dham

Ganga Dwar is located 2km away from Haridwar. Gangotri Dham enters from Himalaya. Hence, this place is also called Ganga Dwar. As pera belief, king Vikramaditya gave his throne to his brothers and went in the shelter of Ganga. He performed meditation at this place and gave his life. 
According to another story, stairs at Brahma Kund were constructed by younger brother of Vikramaditya. He named it as Bhutra Hari Pauri which is today called as Hari Ki Pauri. Temple of goddess Ganga is situated at a great height. Lakhs of devotees come to visit the temple from the month of May to October. This temple opens ofAKSHAY TITIYA and the gates are closed on DIWALI.
Gomukh is 19km away from Gangotri at a height of 3,892m. It is the place of origin of river Bhagirathi and Gangotri Glacier. It is said that bathing in the chilling water of this place washes all sins of a person. 

There is a famous story about the descendence of Ganga on earth. King Bhagirath wanted to bring river Ganga on earth for the happiness of his people. So, he performed meditation for many years. Pleased by the worship, lord Brahma fulfilled his wish.
The next issue was about the force of river Ganga. Descending of Ganga shall cause devastation to the ground. And, Ganga shall reach hell. In such a situation, landing of Ganga on earth shall be worthless. All deities thought over it and came to a conclusion that only lord Shiva can control the force of Ganga. 
Then Bhagirath worshipped lord Shiva, as he was the only one who could solve this issue. 
Pleased by the Bhagirath , lord Shiva said that he would wear Ganga on his head and help him in doing welfare of all beings. Devi Ganga was the eldest daughter of Himalaya. She was proud of her great force and velocity. She thought that she would fall on the head f lord Shiva and take him to hell. Behind this ill feeling was the hidden love of goddess for lord Shiva. 
When lord Shiva came to know about this, he also decided to break her proud feelings and decided to capture Ganga in his hair. When Ganga fell on the head of lord Rudra, she got stuck in the mesh of lord’s hairs and lost her path. Seeing this, Bhagirath again worshiped lord Shiva to give Devi Ganga a path of coming on earth. then lord Shiva left Ganga in the sea. From there Ganga started moving in form of 7 streams on earth. 
The 7 currents are Haradini, Pawani, Nalini, Suchkshu, Sita, Sindhu and the 7th one is Ganga. Gangotri rier is the origin place of Ganga. 

Ganga Dwar / Gangotri Dham

Ganga Dwar is located 2km away from Haridwar. Gangotri Dham enters from Himalaya. Hence, this place is also called Ganga Dwar. As pera belief, king Vikramaditya gave his throne to his brothers and went in the shelter of Ganga. He performed meditation at this place and gave his life. 
According to another story, stairs at Brahma Kund were constructed by younger brother of Vikramaditya. He named it as Bhutra Hari Pauri which is today called as Hari Ki Pauri. Temple of goddess Ganga is situated at a great height. Lakhs of devotees come to visit the temple from the month of May to October. This temple opens of Akshay Titiya and the gates are closed on Diwali. 
Gomukh is 19km away from Gangotri at a height of 3,892m. It is the place of origin of river Bhagirathi and Gangotri Glacier. It is said that bathing in the chilling water of this place washes all sins of a person. 
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