Ghadhasaru Lake or Gadasru Mahadev Lake (alternatively spelled as Gandasaru or Gadasaru)[1] [2] is a high altitude lake located near Devikothi village of the Churah tehsil[1] of Chamba district in Himachal Pradesh, India at an elevation of about 3,470 metres (11,380 ft) above the sea level at the base of mountain Gadasaru Peak.[3] The lake is held sacred by the locals and has a circumference of about 1 km.

History

Near the lake, there is a small temple to the Goddess Kali.[4] Nearby, the Mahakali Lake is considered sacred to the Goddess Mahakali.

References

  1. ^ a b Churah Valley: The Land of Temples, Lakes And Stunning Vistas
  2. ^ Trek to Gadasaru Mahadev Lake
  3. ^ Gadasaru maintain range at Himachal pradesh
  4. ^ Lakes in Himachal Pradesh India. The Holy Lake of Gadasaru in Churah District.
Allikas: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gadasru_Lake
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