PM Modi offers prayers to Goddess Ganga at Mukhwa temple in Uttarakhand
The Hindu
Prime Minister Modi visits Uttarakhand, boosting winter pilgrimage and tourism, inaugurating major ropeway projects, and promoting local economy.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday (March 6, 2025) offered prayers at Mukhwa temple — the winter abode of Goddess Ganga in Uttarkashi district.
Mukhwa is located on the way to the Gangotri temple dedicated to Goddess Ganga. Her idol is moved to Mukhwa temple from Gangotri Dham every year after the closure of its gates for winter.
The Prime Minister will flag off a trek and bike rally and address a public meeting in Harshil. Mr. Modi’s visit to the temple, his first as Prime Minister, is expected to boost winter pilgrimage and tourism in Uttarakhand.
It comes a day after the Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs headed by him approved two major ropeway projects to Kedarnath and Hemkund Sahib worth over ₹6,000 crore.
The Uttarakhand government has initiated a Winter Tourism programme this year to promote religious tourism and boost the local economy, homestays and businesses, among others.
Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami extended a warm welcome to the Prime Minister in a post on X.
“A hearty welcome and greetings to the prime minister on his visit to Devbhoomi Uttarakhand, the sacred land of religion, spiritualism and sacrifice. Residents of the state are excited to receive the prime minister in Mukhwa-Harsil, a land full of spiritual and natural beauty,” he said.
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