Mukhba temple prepares to despatch Gangotri idol to Gangotri temple prior to kapath opening in 2025

Mukhba temple priests are preparing to dispatch the Gangotri idol to the Gangotri temple before the doors or kapath open at the end of April 2025, as shown in aerial footage. The idol is moved to a more favorable climate during the harsh winter months when Gangotri is inaccessible, offering a view of the town and the banks of the Ganga near Harsil in the Uttarakhand Himalaya.