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Yamunotri
Pooja
30 Apr 2025 to 23 Oct 2025 (tentative)
The puja ceremonies of the Yamunotri Temple are very old and holy. The priests do Mangala Aarti in the morning and Shayan Aarti in the evening. The temple committee can help anyone who wants to do their own poojas or join aartis. People pray at Divya Shila, a holy rock near Surya Kund, before going into the temple. They also make prasad at Surya Kund by putting grains and potatoes wrapped in muslin fabric in hot water. Then, Goddess Yamuna takes them. The primary god in the shrine is a statue of the goddess made of black marble. People who travel on pilgrimages pray for a long, healthy life, do abhishek, and bring flowers and sweets. People pray and celebrate at the Kharsali Temple. The idol is taken there in the winter while the temple is closed. On the first day, Akshaya Tritiya, and the last day, Bhai Dooj, there are also special poojas with traditional music and local celebrations. Yamunotri Pooja is more than just a religious function; it's a deep spiritual event that connects people with the Himalayas' divine power.
Yamunotri tentative opening and closing dates
Yamunotri Opening Date of 2025: 30 Apr 2025
Yamunotri Closing Date of 2025:23 Oct 2025 (tentative)
Yamunotri: Every morning, priests chant Vedic hymns and light diyas at the Yamunotri Temple as part of a holy morning aarti. People who pray to Goddess Yamuna might observe this spiritual event and take part in it.
2. Prasad from Surya Kund: The Surya Kund's boiled rice and potatoes are part of Prasad. Devout pilgrims wrap these objects in cloth, immerse them in the hot spring, and then gift them to the god.
3. Divya Shila Worship: Before going into the temple, they worship Divya Shila. People believe that this rock slab is the way to gain Yamuna's blessings from the sky. It is common to touch it and perform rituals here.
4. Daily Ritual Timings: Every day, from early dawn to late at night, there are poojas. Some of the most important rites are bhog aarti, shringar aarti, and sandhya aarti. The priests in the temple perform each ritual with specific chants and offerings.
5. Special Festival Pujas: There are large cultural activities and ceremonies during festivals like Yamuna Jayanti and Ganga Dussehra. Many people gather to pray, offering special bhogs, kirtans, and homas to appease the goddess.
6. Temple Priest Lineage: The Uniyal family has been doing pujas for a long time, and the pandas (priests) do them. The wisdom of their ancestors ensures the performance of rites according to their historical scripts.
7. Participation by Pilgrims: Devotees can set up specific pujas, like abhishekam or sankalp, by working with the temple committee. Through personal ceremonies, pilgrims could seek blessings for their families, marriages, success, or spiritual progress.
| Yamunotri Opening Date of 2026 | Yamunotri Closing Date of 2026 |
|---|---|
| 30 Apr 2025 | 23 Oct 2025 (tentative) |
| Yamunotri Facts | |
|---|---|
| Area | 3 sq kms |
| Altitude | 3235 mts |
| District | Uttarkashi |
| State | Uttrakhand |
| Season | Apr - Oct |
| Famous for | Pilgrim, Trekking |
| Pincode | 249193 |
| STD Code | 01374 |
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