⚡Gangotri Temple Entry Rules: Consumption of ‘Panchgavya’ Containing Cow Urine Becomes Mandatory

As the Char Dham Yatra begins in Uttarakhand, the Gangotri Temple Committee has introduced a rule requiring non-Hindu visitors to consume ‘panchgavya’, a ritual mixture of cow-derived products, to enter the shrine. The move has drawn attention to the traditional substance and differing entry policies across Char Dham temples.