Gangotri the holy town where river Ganga resides (in pics)
Gangotri the holy town where river Ganga resides (in pics)
New Delhi: Gangotri is a beautiful town and a Nagar Panchayat (municipality) in Uttarkashi district in the state of Uttarakhand. It is located on the Greater Himalayan Range, at a height of 3,100mIt is a
India TV News DeskPublished : Jan 18, 2014 13:26 IST, Updated : Jan 19, 2014 6:46 IST
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According to Hindu mythology, Goddess Ganga took the form of a river to absolve the sins of King Bhagiratha's predecessors, following his severe penance of several centuries.
