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Kedarnath is one of the most sacred pilgrimages of Lord Shiva situated in Rudraprayag district of Garhwal region in Uttarakhand. Kedarnath is one of the Char Dham in Uttarakhand and the most important dham among Panch kedar. Kedarnath is situated at an altitude of 3586 mts, in the lap of the majestic mountain peaks and near the head of river Mandakini, Kedarnath range stands one of the twelve Jyotirlingas of Lord Shiva.
Kedar meaning powerful is another name of Lord Shiva the protector and the destroyer. The beautiful ambiance around the temple looks like quite peace on heaven causes a beautiful place to do meditation.The main attractions here is the Shiva Temple, which is a popular Hindu shrine and pilgrimage, attracting devotees from all over the world. The travel and tourism scope here is strengthened by factors like natural beauty and religious zest.
Shiva is considered the embodiment of all passions - love, hatred, fear, death and mysticism which are expressed through his various forms. There are more than 200 shrines dedicated to Lord Shiva in the area itself, the most important one is Kedarnath.
Kedarnath Temple is the most revered shrine of Hindu deity Lord Shiva. The Mandir was built in 8th century A.D. by Adi Shankaracharya. It is adjacent to the site of an earlier temple built by the Pandavas. Kedarnath is one of India’s most famous temples (more than 1000 years old temple) dedicated to Lord Shiva. Kedarnath Temple complex is being rehabilitated after 2013 Kedarnath floods. New facilities include helipads, helipad and new guest houses. Online facilities for Kedarnath booking are also there. Kedarnath Puja can be book online and no physical presence of devotees needed. Some pujas could be book on the internet or in person. The daily pooja rituals at the Kedarnath temple start early morning, around 4.00 am with Maha Abhishek and end at around 7.00 pm with the Shyam aarti. The Kedarnath temple opens for darshan for the general public around 6 am. Visitors can touch idle and perform Abhishek with Ghee before 3 p.m. After 5 p.m., no one can approach Idle, but they can get Darshan from a distance. The temple at Kedarnath opens only six months of the year when the sun enters the zodiac sign of Aries and Scorpio is in full-blown eclipse.
Legend goes that, “Nara and Narayana performed severe penance in front of a Shivalingam fashioned out of earth”. Kedarnath is a well-known shrine for Lord Shiva devotees and Kedarnath temple history is almost more than 1000 years-old. Legend says they requested Shiva to take up a permanent abode as Jyotirlingam. Kedareshwar is a place where the Pandavas sought Shiva’s blessings. According to another legend, Goddess Parvati worshipped Kedaeshwar to unite with Shiva as Ardhanareeswarar. Bhairon is a temple dedicated to Bhaironathji who is ceremoniously worshipped at the opening & closing of Kedarnath Temple. The belief is that Bhairavnathji protects this land from evil during the time when the temple is closed. Kedarnath is one of the 12 Jyotirlingas or the cosmic light. The temple is over a thousand years old and is located in the Rudra Himalayas, northern India. It is home to the world's highest Jyotirlinga the Kedarnath lingam.
Kedarnath is a religious destination, clearly the centremost attraction are places with mythological connotations.
1. Kedarnath Temple: Inside the temple a small hall with images of Parvati & Pandavas & there conical rock inside the temple which is worshipped as the sadashiva ( forever Shiv) made from Grey stones which are interlocked with the use of iron clamps the temple is truly striking in the backdrop of Himalaya.
2. Bhairav Temple: Bhairav temple / Bhairon baba Mandir is situated south of the Kedarnath temple on the eastern hill. The Temple is dedicated to Bhairav from Kedarnath temple approx 1 km on top of hill temple stunning view of the Himalayas and its beautiful portion of your journey to Kedarnath.
3. Gaurikund Temple: Gaurikund Temple is dedicated to Goddess Parvati. According to myths and legends this is the place where Goddess Parvati did penance involving yoga practices to win over shiv heart.
Kedarnath Opening & Closing Dates: Kedarnath Temple Opening date depends on auspicious day of ‘Akshay Tritya’ and ‘Maha Shiva Ratri’, according to the calculations by Omkareshwar priests. This year, the Kedarnath temple has been closed for winter and will open again on 25 April 2023 at 06:20 AM in the morning with special Pooja in the temple. In addition, the opening date of Kedarnath Dham has been declared on Mahashivratri. Kedarnath’s closing date has been set, and on the day of Bhai Dooj (the day after Diwali in November), the temple will be closed after Pooja archana in the morning. The opening of Kedarnath Kapaat is an auspicious occasion for numerous pilgrims visiting Kedarath from all over the country and the world. Pilgrims could only have darshan once priests had opened Puja at Kedartath Temple. Likewise, to the opening ceremony, closing ceremony is also grand. Garhwal Bands take Baba Kedar Doli to Winter Abode of Kedarnath
Kedarnath Dham Location: Kedarnath is a hindu religious place located in Uttarakhand’s Rudraprayag District. The holy town and one of the Char Dham are located in the Kedarnath Valley at an elevation of 3584 metres. It is accessible by Trek, Dandi, Kandi, or Helicopter. Kedarnath is well connected by road, air and rail. You can travel directly to Kedarnath from Haridwar, but it is also possible to spend at least one day there. The majority of the 240-kilometer ride is on a ghat road, with various mountains in the background and the Ganges River following you all the way. If your group is more than 5-6 people, you should consider renting a jeep. If you choose to drive your own vehicle/car, be sure it has adequate ground clearance because the path is littered with pebbles. The Gaurikund is only 5 kilometres from Sonprayag, the Gaurika entrance. There is a fatak (gate) to ensure that pilgrims are dropped off at Sonprayag by buses and autos.
Tourist Places Near Kedarnath: Kedarnath is a tourist place itself but near Kedarnath Dham, there are numerous other pilgrimage and tourist attractions, including high altitude lakes and trekking excursions. Places like Triyuginarayan, Guptkashi, Chopta, Deoria Tal, Panch Kedar, Chandrashila, Kalimath and Agastyamuni can also be visited during the Kedarnath trip. Triyuginarayan is the fabled spot where Lord Shiva and Parvati were married, and it is worth visiting to experience the vibe of this area.Chopta and Deoria Talare considered one of the most beautiful places in the Garhwal region. It offers a spectacular perspective of the Himalayan hills and gives you the feel of heaven. Temples like Kedarnath, Madmaheshwar, Tungnath, Rudranath, Kalpeshwer are the must visit five most important temples of Lord Shiva in garhwal Himalayas. They are known as Panch Kedar to local people. Panch Kedar has a lot of significance in Uttarakhand.Besides the sacred feel, if someone have keen interest in architecture, they should go to Agasteshwar Mahadev temple which is dedicated to sage Agastya and is also of an archaeological significance, figures of Gods and Goddesses have been carved out on stones.
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