Two routes take you to
Kharsali from Hanuman Chatti to Yamunotri. They are on the either side of the river
Yamuna. The route along the left bank goes to Kharsali where the Shani temple is situated.
1 km from Janaki Chatti, 6.5 km from Yamunotri and 8 km from Hanuman Chatti.
On
either side of the Kharsali village are two temples, both dedicated toYamuna's brother,
Shani. Perched at a height of 7000 ft, one temple is very tall and is shaped like a
5-storey house. Built with stone and wood, this structure is protected from floods and
earthquakes by wooden stilts which place it above the danger level. A narrow wooden
staircase reaches right to the top floor where a bronze statue of Shani Maharaj is
installed. Inside, it is dark and dingy, the sun peeping in only occasionally through
slated roof. But standing here, you have a magnificent view of the entire Kharsali village
pitted against theYamunotri
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