Jalmagna Shivling (Submerged Shivling)

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India /Uttarakhand /Uttarkashi /Gangotri

Sight Address : Gangotri Near Gangotri Temple, Uttarkashi, India Edit

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A natural Jalmagna Shivling or rock Shivling submerged under water is an attractive tourist spot of Gangotri, Uttarakhand that can be easily seen during winters when the water level goes down. According to mythological belief, Lord Shiva sat here while receiving the Ganga in his matted locks.For those not aware of the ancient Indian mythology, Lord Shiva received the Ganges in his matted locks, when Goddess Ganga agreed to flow down to the earth from her heavenly abode, following the penance performed by King Bhagirath. The spot where Lord Shiva gathered Ganga into his locks to reduce the impact of her fall is now the Submerged Shivling. This natural rock Shivling is submerged in the river and is visible during winters when the water level goes down.

Jalmagna Shivling (Submerged Shivling)

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Best Season to VisitEdit

April-June, September-November

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Morning, Afternoon, Evening.

Time Required for SightseeingEdit

1 hours

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Restaurants NearbyAdd / Edit

Himalaya Restaurant ; Gangotri, Uttarkashi, Uttarakhand 249135 ; Ph/M – N.A ; Food Serve – Indian

How to ReachEdit

Taxi : Taxies are easily available.

BUS : Gangotri is well connected by state owned bus services. Many buses are available from Gangotri to Uttarakashi (97 km), Yamunotri (232 km), Mussoorie (250 km) and Tehri (167 km). Private deluxe buses charge about Rs 3 per kilometer while state buses charge less than Re 1 per kilometer.

Train : Rishikesh is the nearest railway station, which is about 250 km away. The station is well connected to many major cities in India. The taxi charge between Rishikesh and Gangotri is about Rs 4,500 for a round trip.

Air : Nearest airport is Jolly Grant Airport in Dehradun, which is a domestic airport located at about 260 km away from city center. Taxi cabs are available from airport to Gangotri city, which cost about Rs 4000.

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