a celebrated place of Hindu pilgrimage, situated among the Himalaya Mountains, in the native Raj of Gurwhal, on the Ganges, which is here not above fifteen or twenty yards broad, with a moderate current, and not in general above three feet deep. The course of the river is here N. by E.; and on the bank near Gangootri there is a small temple about eight or ten feet high, in which are two images representing the Ganges and Bhagcerette rivers. The bed of the river adjoining the temple is divided off by the Brahmins into three basins, where the pilgrims bathe. One of these portions is dedicated to Brahma, the other to Vishnu, and the third to Seva. The pilgrimage to Gangootri is considered as a great achievement of Hindu piety, to be efficacious in washing away all the previous sins of the devotee, and ensuring him eternal happiness in the world to come. The water taken from this sacred spot is exported by pilgrims to India, and sold at a high price. It is drawn under the inspection of a Brahmin, to whom a trifling sum is paid for the privilege of taking it; and the vessels are then sealed.

The elevation of the temple above the sea is 10,319 feet. Gangpoor Long. 78. 59. E. Lat. 30. 59. N.