About Yamunotri temple Description Yamunotri Temple is located in the Uttarkashi district of Uttarakhand. It is one of the holiest Hindu temples dedicated to Goddess Yamuna. The temple is situated at an altitude of 3,293 meters above sea level. The temple was built in the 19th century by Maharaja Pratap Shah of Tehri Garhwal. The temple is a simple structure made of black granite. It has a shikhara (spire) and a mandapa (hall). The temple is open from sunrise to sunset. Pilgrims can take a holy dip in the Yamuna River near the temple. The Yamunotri Temple is one of the four Char Dham temples in Uttarakhand. The other three temples are Badrinath, Kedarnath and Gangotri.
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