Of the four Chota Chardhams of Uttarakhand, Gangotri is second on the list, the first being Yamunotri and the third and fourth being Kedarnath and Badrinath. Gangotri is unique in that the temple here is dedicated to Goddess Ganga, who, it is said, responded to the penance of King Bhagiratha to free the souls of his ancestors and help them attain Moksha. To get detailed information on Gangotri Dham, read through the following sections:-