THE HISTORY OF KEDARNATH TEMPLE

February 26, 2023

In the Rudraprayag area of Uttarakhand, Kedarnath Dham is one of the most important shrines for Shiva believers. The name of Lord Shiva seems to be echoing throughout the majestic snow-capped peaks, lovely meadows, and dense forests of the lower Himalayan mountain range. Kedarnath Dham honours the majesty of Lord Shiva and is located in a gorgeous area close to the Mandakini River's source at a height of 3,584 metres. One of the 12 Jyotir Lingams, Kedarnath Temple is also the most significant of the Panch Kedars (group of 5 Shiva temples in Garhwal Himalayas). It is also one of the revered Chota Char Dham Yatra's key temples in Uttarakhand.

YATRA TO KEDARNATH DHAM

When the Pandavas realised they had killed their blood relations, they turned to Lord Shiva for forgiveness. Shiva disguised himself as a bull to roam the Garhwal Himalayas since he didn't want to forgive people for their sins so easy. Shiva buried himself when the Pandavas discovered him. Bhim attempted to catch him but was only able to grab his hump. Shiva's (in the guise of a bull) other body parts appeared in various locations. The bull's hump was discovered in Kedarnath Trek, its navel was discovered in Madhya-Maheshwar, its two forelegs were discovered in Tunganath, its face in Rudranath, and its hair appeared in Kalpeshwar. Panch Kedar is the collective name for these five holy locations.

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WHERE IS KEDARNATH DHAM TO BE SEEN?

BEDFORD TEMPLE

Grey stone makes up the imposing and imposing construction of Lord Shiva's shrine. 14 miles of steep ascent from Gauri Kund are filled with immense natural beauty. The pilgrims enjoy spectacular views of snow-capped peaks, alpine meadows, and beautiful rhododendron forests thanks to the paved and steep trail. Standing just across from the shrine, a huge stone statue of the Nandi Bull guards and gazes at it.

There is only one Garbha Griha, which is home to Lord Shiva's main idol, a pyramid-shaped rock. At the Mandapa part of the shrine, there is room for the idols of Lord Krishna, the Pandavas, Draupadi, and Kunti. The temple has survived natural disasters such as avalanches,

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GAURIKUND

It serves as the beginning point for the trip to the Kedarnath temple. According to a mythology, Goddess Parvati (also called Gauri) meditated here before she wed Lord Shiva. It is made up of natural hot springs and provides pilgrims with a cooling bath before they leave for the revered Kedareshwar darshan (the Lord of Kedar, Shiva)

THE CHORABARI TAL

Less than 4 kilometres of hiking from Kedarnath town will take you to the calm and beautiful Chorabari Lake, which is fed by the Chorabari Glacier. It also goes by the name Gandhi Sarovar since part of Mahatma Gandhi's ashes were submerged in its waters. There is a waterfall one must cross on the route.

BEST TIME TO VISIT KEDARNATH

Featuring a cold climate mostly round the year, Kedarnath can best be visited in summers. May to June and September to October offers an ideal weather for visitors to explore this place. During this period, the climate of Kedarnath remains a lot pleasing and cool. Winters here are harsh, with sub-zero temperatures and heavy rainfall. Monsoon season characterizes heavy downpour, so one must carry few essentials while journeying to this pilgrimage place in the monsoons.

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