Kedarnath temple

Kedarnath temple, the sacred abode of lord Shiva, sits on the bank of holy Mandakini river at an altitude of 3584 meters above sea level on the foothills of great Himalaya range in northern state of Kedar valley or Kedar Ghati and historically it was known as “Kedar Khand”. Kedarnath temple is an integral part of Panch Kedar (group of 5 Shiva temples in Garhwal Himalayas) in Uttarakhand. It is one of the 12 Jyotirlingasof Lord Shiva. The snow covered magnificent Kedarnath peak (6,940 meters) stands behind the temple along with several other peaks. It provides a great experience to the devotees of lord Shiva. During winter season, Kedarnath temple is closed for six months due to extreme cold weather conditions and heavy snowfall. Earlier the Kedarnath mandir (temple) was built by Pandavas and the present temple was built by Adi Shankaracharya. A Samadhi of Adi Shankaracharya is located just behind the temple. 7.4 Similar Places To Visit The Legend of Kedarnath Temple • A popular and interesting legend about Kedarnath temple holds that after the famous war of Kurukshetraof the epic Mahabharata. • Kedarnath temple exists from the period of Mahabharat. • Following the advice of the lord Krishna and other sages the Pandava brothers decided to meet Lord Shiva. They wanted to absolve themselves of their sins of fratricide and Brāhmanahatya (murder of a Brahman), committed by them during the war. • But Shiva did not want to meet them because of destruction caused by the war. • He,...

About Kedarnath Dham Kedarnath Dham, located in the Rudraprayag district of Uttarakhand, is one of the most paramount locations for worshipers of Shiva. The air appears to be reverberating with the name of Lord Shiva amid the mighty snow-clad peaks, enchanting meadows and forests of the lower mountain range of Himalayas. Situated in a breathtaking location, near the source of Mandakini River and at the height of 3,584 meters, Kedarnath Dham celebrates the greatness of Lord Shiva. Kedarnath temple is one of the 12 Jyotir Lingams and is also the most important temple among the Panch Kedars (group of 5 Shiva temples in Garhwal Himalayas). It is also one of the significant temples of the sacred Chota Char Dham Yatra in Uttarakhand, raising the glory of the place to further heights. Accessible from major destinations of Uttarakhand, the motorable road towards Kedarnath temple stretches till Gauri Kund. After that one needs to take a 14 km trek towards Kedarnath temple. Ponies and palanquins (doli) are easily available; one can also avail helicopter services during peak season of yatra. The hard journey till the great shrine of Shiva is well compensated with the spiritual atmosphere which is created by the unruffled, tranquil and splendid beauty of the region. The majestic Kedarnath peak (6,940 meters) stands behind the temple along with other peaks, forming a perfect setting for the holy land of the supreme deity. The conical-shaped Shiva lingam in the Kedarnath temple is a uni...

The Indian state of Kedarnath Temple Flocked by people from all over the world, the Kedarnath temple is a crucial holy site for many and one of the most important stops in the Chota Char Dham Yatra. It is a holy pilgrimage to the four most holy sites in Uttarakhand which include Yamunotri, Gangotri, and Badrinath, and is the first stop in the Panch Kedar pilgrimage journey as well. The Kedarnath Temple Standing tall among the mighty Himalayan peaks, legend says that the Kedarnath temple was first built by the Pandavas, and then later revived by Adi Shankaracharya roughly 1200 years ago. The temple, dedicated to Lord Shiva, has stood the test of time for centuries and has undergone several renovations and reconstructions during that time. As it stands now, the stone temple houses a representation of Lord Shiva and several smaller shrines dedicated to other deities from the Hindu mythology. The outside is donned with intricate carvings and sculptures carved into the huge stone slabs that form the main structure of the temple. The temple’s ancient architecture is a wonderful blend of architecture and spirituality. Also How To Reach Kedarnath Temple? The Kedarnath Temple is more than 3.5 Km above sea level, nestled in the Garhwal Himalayan Mountain range on the banks of the Mandakini River. There are no direct roads for vehicles to reach close to the temple. However, one can reach Gaurikund by road. Because of its popularity, Gaurikund has good connectivity through buses and t...

This box: • view • talk • edit The temple is not directly accessible by road and has to be reached by a 22 kilometres (14 mi) uphill trek from manchan service is available to reach the temple. According to paadal petra sthalams expounded in the Tevaram texts. Kedarnath was the worst affected area during the The temple, at a height of 3,583 m (11,755 ft), 223 km (139 mi) from kedara ("field") and natha ("lord"). The text Kashi Kedara Mahatmya states that it is so called because "the crop of Many folk legends related to the Garhwal region, Lord A folk legend about Panch Kedar relates to the Not finding Shiva in Varanasi, the Pandavas went to A variant of the tale credits Bhima for not only catching the bull but also stopping it from disappearing. Consequently, the bull was torn asunder into five parts and appeared at five locations in the [ citation needed]. After completing the pilgrimage of Lord Shiva's The According to the hagiographies based on Madhava's Sankshepa-shankara-vijaya, the 8th century philosopher Prachina-Shankara-Vijaya, state that he died at Kritya-kalpataru written by the Kedarnath Teerth Purohits are the ancient Brahmins of this region, their ancestors (Rishi-Muni) have been worshiping the lingam since the time of According to a tradition recorded by the English mountaineer The temple was included in the Uttar Pradesh State Government Act No. 30/1948 as Act no. 16,1939, which came to be known as Shri Badarinath and Shri Kedarnath Mandir Act. The committee...

A snow avalanche occurred in the mountains behind Kedarnath shrine at around 8.56am on Monday although it was not as massive as the one that occurred on June 8 in the area, said officials. A snow avalanche occurred in the mountains behind Kedarnath shrine at around 8:56 am on Monday. (HT Photo) “A massive snow avalanche had hit the mountains around the Kedarnath Temple in Uttarakhand on Thursday, but the fresh avalanche was not that big compared to the earlier one”, said Anand Shukla, temple priest at Kedarnath sharing the pictures of the avalanche he took while he was on his way to the shrine to attend to the devotees. A similar snow avalanche on June 4, en route to Hemkund Sahib, the revered Sikh shrine which was opened for devotees on May 20, had resulted in the death of one pilgrim while five of them were rescued by a team of State Disaster Relief Force (SDRF). Earlier this year also, snow avalanches/glacier breakages have been reported in the higher Himalayan valleys. On May 3, Kuber glacier broke off on the 16-km Kedarnath Dham trek route, 3 km ahead of the Kedarnath shrine. SDRF personnel rescued four Nepalese porters who were trapped in the glacier breakage area. On May 4, again a glacier broke off at Bhairav Padav, nearly 3 km ahead of the shrine in Rudraprayag district. On May 7, a glacier broke off in Darma Valley of Pithoragarh district blocking the road in the area. On April 30, a snow avalanche triggered by overnight rain and a fresh spell of snow was reporte...

Amazing view as one treks up to Madmaheshwar . We did a slow trek as we halted at Nanu village for a night. However, return we did the complete 14.5 km trek down to Bantholi Ransi. It is a doable one day trek, if one starts at 6 am and keep a steady pace. Before the trek, for a month or so practise walking for an hour or so daily. The Shiva temple at the top is a small but beautiful one surrounded by mountains and cute village. Kedarnath Dham Kedarnath Dham, located in the Rudraprayag district of Uttarakhand, is one of the most paramount locations for worshipers of Shiva. The air appears to be reverberating with the name of Lord Shiva amid the mighty snow-clad peaks, enchanting meadows and forests of the lower mountain range of Himalayas. Situated in a breathtaking location, near the source of Mandakini River and at the height of 3,584 meters, Kedarnath Dham celebrates the greatness of Lord Shiva. Kedarnath temple is one of the 12 Jyotir Lingams and is also the most important temple among the Panch Kedars (group of 5 Shiva temples in Garhwal Himalayas). It is also one of the significant temples of the sacred Chota Char Dham Yatra in Uttarakhand, raising the glory of the place to further heights. Accessible from major destinations of Uttarakhand, the motorable road towards Kedarnath temple stretches till Gauri Kund. After that one needs to take a 14 km trek towards Kedarnath temple. Ponies and palanquins (doli) are easily available; one can also avail helicopter services du...