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Gangotri

गङ्गोत्री
Also known as: Gaṅgotrī, Source of Ganga, Char Dham Deity

About

The presiding deity of the Gangotri Temple in Uttarakhand, one of the Char Dham pilgrimage sites. The temple is located at the source of the Ganges River (Bhagirathi). Represents the descent of Ganga to earth and the purifying power of the sacred river.

Attributes

Char DhamGanga sourcePurificationHimalayan shrine

Symbols

Ganga riverWater potLotusMakara
Consort
Shiva (on whose head she flows)
Vahana (Mount)
Makara

Associated Mantras

Om Gaṅgāyai Namaḥ
Ganga Stotram
Ganga Lahari

Festivals

Ganga DussehraOpening ceremonyGanga Puja

Scriptures

RamayanaPuranasGanga Mahatmya

Regions Worshipped

GangotriUttarakhandPan-India

Iconography

White marble deity of Ganga. Seated on makara. Holds water pot and lotus. Serene, purifying expression.