PM Modi Offers Prayers at Mukhwa Temple, Highlights Uttarakhand's Cultural Significance

The Prime Minister's visit to the winter seat of Goddess Ganga includes religious rituals and initiatives to promote tourism and development in the region.

• Prime Minister Narendra Modi performed 'Ganga Aarti' and offered prayers at the Mukhwa temple, the winter abode of Goddess Ganga in Uttarkashi, Uttarakhand.
• The visit is part of a broader effort to promote cultural and religious tourism, aligning with Uttarakhand's new Winter Tourism programme to boost the local economy.
• PM Modi is scheduled to flag off a trek and bike rally and address a public gathering in Harsil Valley during his visit to the region.
• The visit follows the Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs' approval of two ropeway projects to Kedarnath and Hemkund Sahib worth over ₹6,000 crore, aimed at enhancing connectivity and tourism.
• Mukhwa temple holds religious significance as the site where the idol of Goddess Ganga is moved during the winter after the Gangotri Dham gates close.

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