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Surya Kund is a celebrated natural geothermal boiling spring and sacred ritual reservoir situated directly adjacent to the holy temple of Yamunotri at an e...
Surya Kund is a celebrated natural geothermal boiling spring and sacred ritual reservoir situated directly adjacent to the holy temple of Yamunotri at an elevation of roughly 3,293 meters (10,804 feet). Named after Lord Surya (the Sun God, father of Goddess Yamuna in Hindu cosmology), this miraculous thermal spring gushes crystal clear volcanic waters at near boiling temperatures of 88°C to 90°C amidst freezing Himalayan surroundings.
A time honored ritual for every visiting pilgrim is tying raw rice, potatoes, and lentils inside a muslin cloth bag (potli) and immersing it into the steaming waters of Surya Kund; within minutes, the food cooks thoroughly into divine Mahaprasad to be offered to Maa Yamuna and taken home. Pilgrims touring western Uttarakhand also take holy baths in the nearby temperature regulated Gauri Kund before entering the inner sanctum.
Truth is, watching thick plumes of geothermal steam rise against snowy Bandarpoonch crags is an unforgettable experience. The spring is accessible daily throughout the yatra season with free access for all devotees.
The best months to visit Surya Kund at Yamunotri Dham are from May to June and September to early November during the open yatra season.
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The geothermal water in Surya Kund reaches near boiling temperatures ranging between 88°C and 90°C (190°F to 194°F).
Pilgrims tie raw rice and potatoes in a muslin cloth pouch (potli) and lower it into the boiling spring; in about 10 minutes it cooks completely to become holy prasad.
In Hindu mythology, Goddess Yamuna is the daughter of Lord Surya (the Sun God) and sister of Yamraj (the God of Death), giving this geothermal spring its divine name.
No, Surya Kund is far too hot for bathing; its mineral rich waters are channeled into the adjacent Gauri Kund where the temperature is cooled down for safe holy bathing.
No, access to Surya Kund is free; small cotton cloth pouches filled with raw rice and potatoes are sold by local vendors for around ?20 to ?50.
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