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Yamunotri

यमुनोत्री
Also known as: Yamunotrī, Source of Yamuna, Char Dham Deity

About

The presiding deity of the Yamunotri Temple in Uttarakhand, one of the Char Dham pilgrimage sites. The temple is located at the source of the Yamuna River. Represents the sacred Yamuna river and its association with Krishna's childhood.

Attributes

Char DhamYamuna sourceKrishna's riverHimalayan shrine

Symbols

Yamuna riverWater potLotusTortoise
Consort
Krishna (in some traditions)
Vahana (Mount)
Tortoise

Associated Mantras

Om Yamunāyai Namaḥ
Yamuna Stotram

Festivals

Yamuna JayantiOpening ceremony

Scriptures

PuranasYamuna Mahatmya

Regions Worshipped

YamunotriUttarakhandNorth India

Iconography

White marble deity of Yamuna. Seated on tortoise. Holds water pot and lotus. Serene, nurturing expression.