Joshimath
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This article is about the city. For the monastery, see Jyotir Math.
Joshimath, also known as Jyotirmath, is a town and a municipal board in Chamoli District in the Indian state of Uttarakhand. Located at a height of 6,150 feet (1,875 m),[3] it is a gateway to several Himalayan mountain climbing expeditions, trekking trails and pilgrim centres like Badrinath.[4] It is home to one of the four cardinal pīthas established by Adi Shankara.[5]
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Joshimath
Jyotirmath | |
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Town | |
Coordinates: 30°33′18″N 79°33′54″E | |
Country | India |
State | Uttarakhand |
District | Chamoli |
Tehsil | Jyotirmath |
Population (2011) | |
• Total | 48,202[1] |
Languages | |
• Official | Garhwali , Hindi |
Time zone | UTC+5:30 (IST) |
PIN | 246443[2] |
Vehicle registration | UK-11 |
Website | chamoli |
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Since 7 February 2021, the area was severely affected by the 2021 Uttarakhand flood and its aftermath. The town is confirmed to be sinking due to its geographic location being along a running ridge.[6][7]