Kedarnath Temple is a Hindu Temple. Most Famous Temple in India. Also known as one of the twelve Jyotirlinga of lord Shiva.
Kedarnath Temple a destination blessed with natural beauty. Millions of the devotees come getting blessed from Lord Shiva. Lord Shiva choose the point to bless their devotees with special presence.
Story behind kedarnath temple
At first Kedarnath Temple made by the Pandavas and after it built by Adi Shankaracharya. The temple is more than 1200 years old. The lingam inside the temple made naturally.
At this place Lord Shiva took the form of bull and disappeared into the ground where now the temple exist. In the little Ice Age Kedarnath temple buried inside the snow for 400 years.
Kedarnath Temple Location
Kedarnath Temple is located on the Garhwal Himalayan Range near the Mandakini River in the state of Uttarakhand.
How to Visit Kedarnath from Delhi?
- Book a train from Delhi Railway Station for Rishikesh Railway Station.
- After reaching Rishikesh book a taxi or a bus for reaching at Rudraprayag.
- Continue the journey from Rudraprayag to Gaurikund by bus and from Gaurikund to Kedarnath by doing trekking and by booking a local transport.
Why The Kedarnath Temple Closed for 6 months?
Kedarnath Temple closed for 6 months because of the heavy snowfall in the winters. All routes for visiting at Kedarnath closed due to heavy snowfall. The Doors of Kedarnath closed on Bhai dooj two days after Diwali. And the Temple reopens in April or may.
More Special points about kedarnath Temple
- Unique Lingam the most interesting at Kedarnath Temple.
- Kedarnath Temple is famous for the Sadashiva form of lord Shiva.
- Kedarnath temple being protected by Bhairon Baba one of the famous avatar of Lord Shiva.
- Musk deer the famous animal at Kedarnath.
