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    Kedarnath is a pilgrimage site or tirtha dedicated to the Hindu deity Shiva.It is one of the four pilgrimage spots that form a part of the Uttarkhand Char Dham yatra or Chota Char Dham yatra. The temple's construction is credited to the Pandava brothers mentioned in the Mahabharata. However, the Mahabharata does not mention any place called Kedarnath. . One of the earliest references to ...

  2. Kedarnath Temple ( Sanskrit: केदारनाथ मंदिर, IAST: Kēdāranātha Mandira, lit. 'temple of the God of the field') is a Hindu temple, one of the twelve jyotirlinga of Shiva. The temple is located on the Garhwal Himalayan range [1] near the Mandakini river, in the state of Uttarakhand, India.

  3. The Kedarnath temple, dedicated to Lord Shiva, is a part of Char Dham pilgrimage circuit, and is one of the 12 Jyotirlingas of Lord Shiva in India. Behind the Kedarnath temple, stand the Kedarnath peak, Kedar Dome and other Himalayan peaks. The historical name of this region is "Kedar Khand" and legend says, the Pandavas from the epic ...

  4. Nov 13, 2023 · Kedarnath is well connected with most of the important towns of Uttarakhand. The nearest road head to Kedarnath is about 18 KMs later, Gaurikund. By Air. Jolly Grant Airport, Dehradun is the closest airport, at a distance of 238 KMs. The airport is well connected to Delhi with daily flights. Taxis are easily available from the airport to Gaurikund.

  5. Kedarnath Travel Guide. Kedarnath temple is a part of Char Dhams and Panch Kedar in Uttarakhand and one of the 12 Jyotirlingas of Lord Shiva in India.The historical name of this region is "Kedar Khand".Visit to Kedarnath Dham is considered to be very auspicious and most important in the Char Dham Yatra circuit.. Kedarnath is flanked by breathtaking snow-capped peaks, making it the most remote ...

  6. All You Need To Know: We've summed up the best guide to a serene #kedarnath trip. The holiest shrine of #hinduism, the ancient temples here are dedicated to ...

  7. Sep 30, 2023 · Kedarnath’s enduring presence and resilience hold valuable lessons for humanity. The temple’s ability to withstand natural calamities and continue to attract devotees is a testament to the enduring power of faith. It also underscores the importance of preserving our fragile natural environment, as the Himalayas face the challenges of ...

  8. Kedarnath is one of the four Char Dham Yatra (चार धाम यात्रा) Hindu pilgrim centers. The town and the temple are open from May to October, as there will be heavy snowfall in winter. Specific dates are always announced prior to the Yatra (Journey) as per the Hindu Calendar, and one needs to check for specific dates for ...

  9. One of the holiest locations in Uttarakhand is the Kedarnath Temple, which is roughly 1200 years old.The Pandavas constructed it to atone for their sin of killing their blood relations. “ Adi Shankaracharya ” completed the temple’s restoration. According to legend, Lord Shiva manifests as a shivling near Kedarnath. Kedarnath is not only the most sacred pilgrimage site, but it is also the ...

  10. Kedarnath is in the most dramatic location of the char dham temples, located at the base of 6970m peaks and 22km from the nearest road. The puja offered inside, especially around the stone 'hump', is fervent and can be quite intense. The site is so auspicious that pilgrims used to throw themselves from one of the cliffs behind the temple in the hope of instantly attaining moksha (liberation ...

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