Jamnotri

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This article has been extracted from THE IMPERIAL GAZETTEER OF INDIA , 1908. OXFORD, AT THE CLARENDON PRESS.

Note: National, provincial and district boundaries have changed considerably since 1908. Typically, old states, ‘divisions’ and districts have been broken into smaller units, and many tahsils upgraded to districts. Some units have since been renamed. Therefore, this article is being posted mainly for its historical value.

Jamnotri

Temple in the State of Tehrl, United Provinces, situ- ated in 31 degree 1' N. and 78 degree 28' E. It stands on the western flank of the great peak of Bandarpunch (30,731 feet), at an elevation of about 10,800 feet above the sea and 4 miles below the glacier from which the Jumna issues. The temple is a small wooden structure, containing an image of the goddess Jumna. Close by are a number of hot springs from which water issues at a temperature of 194.7° F. Many pilgrims visit this sacred place every summer.