( A panoramic bird s eye view of Tapovan above Gangotri glacier. The plain of Tapovan can be seen in the centre with the river Akash Ganga (आकाश गंगा ) flowing. The snow peaked mountains are Bhagirathi trio and Mt. Shivling (शिवलिंग पर्वत) with other smaller peaks around. - Wikipedia)

Sacred grove in which religious austerities are practised, hermitage. (Glossary for the Vahinis)