Kedarnath, as known by all is a holy place. Every year great crowds flock to this sacred land for a pilgrimage. The ancient Shiva temple is located in the Kedarnath Wildlife Sanctuary. It is said to have been built in the 9th Century by Adi Shankaracharya. The pilgrimage here is believed to be one of …
Kedarnath Dham Yatra Route Map
Kedarnath, one of the four Chota Char Dhams in Uttarakhand is also one of the 12 Jyotirlingas in India and it is one of the highly visited Shiv Darshan sites in India. Travelling up to Gaurikund, the nearest motorable location, is a breeze and highly enjoyable but the last part is the toughest. You have …
Opening and Closing Dates of Kedarnath Dham
Kedarnath is one of the Chota Char Dham, one of the sites of 12 Jyotirlingas in India and one of the holiest pilgrimage destinations for Shiv Bhakts. Kedarnath sits at an altitude of 3584 metres in the Kedarnath Valley in Rudraprayag district of Uttarakhand. Pilgrimage to this site is one of the toughest tasks but …
Best Time to Visit Kedarnath Dham
Kedarnath is a holy shrine belonging to Lord Kedarnath; a manifestation of lord Shiva. The shrine is counted among the Chardham of the Chota Chardham circuit and also among the 12 auspicious Jyotirlingams that our country has. The Kedarnath shrine is cradled at about 3584m above the sea level and falls within Uttarakhand’s Rudraprayag district. …
History of Kedarnath Dham
Kedarnath is the third in the char Dham circuit. Dedicated to Lord Shiva, the shrine of Kedarnath is associated with folklore, mythology and history that make for interesting reading. Ancient Lore Kedarnath is one of the 12 Jyotirlingas and there are various versions of how the temple came to be. One of the most popular …