Gangotri temple threatened by environmental issue
Updated on Jun 30, 2008 08:27 pm IST
The 18th century's temple located near Himalayan glacier Gangotri faces threat due to increased human activity and environmental degradation. Perched at a height of 3042 meters, the Gangotri temple is visited by thousands of pilgrims between May and October. But, increased human activities and deforestation is causing soil erosion in the region.
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