| Yamunotri Festival |
Yamunotri, Uttarkashi |
30 April 2025 (Akshaya Tritiya) |
Opening of Yamunotri Temple honoring Goddess Yamuna. |
Temple rituals, aarti, and cultural processions. |
May to June, September to November |
By road from Dehradun, trek 6 km from Janki Chatti. |
| Gangotri Festival |
Gangotri, Uttarkashi |
30 April 2025 (Akshaya Tritiya) |
Celebration of Gangotri Temple opening at Ganga's source. |
Holy dips, temple ceremonies, and devotional gatherings. |
May to June, September to November |
By road from Rishikesh, nearest town Uttarkashi. |
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| Yamunotri Closing Ceremony |
Yamunotri Temple |
27 October 2025 (Bhai Dooj) |
Temple closes; Goddess Yamuna idol shifts to Kharsali. |
Farewell rituals, final prayers, and processions. |
October |
Same route via Janki Chatti trek. |
| Gangotri Closing Ceremony |
Gangotri Temple |
26 October 2025 (Diwali) |
Idol of Goddess Ganga moved to Mukhba for winter worship. |
Concluding prayers, festive celebrations, and aarti. |
October |
Accessible by road, Uttarkashi is the nearest hub. |
| Yamunotri Gangotri Yatra |
Char Dham Route |
April to November 2025 |
Pilgrimage covering both temples as part of Char Dham Yatra. |
Temple visits, darshan, and spiritual practices. |
May-June, September-November |
By road from Haridwar, Rishikesh; trek for Yamunotri. |
| Cultural Events & Fairs |
Yamunotri & Gangotri Regions |
Festival Periods (April - November 2025) |
Celebrate local traditions with folk music and cultural fairs. |
Dance shows, handicraft exhibitions, and local cuisine stalls. |
During opening & closing weeks |
Local villages near temple premises. |