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If you don’t have complete roaster for temples to visit in Kedarnath then you have to decide as soon as possible before temples to visit in Kedarnath. As you know, Kedarnath is also known as the Land of the Gods, is situated at an altitude of 3,584 meters among the beautiful, snow-capped Himalayan peaks.
Kedarnath, which was given its name by King Kedar, is one of the four holy sites known as the Chota char Dham along with Badrinath, Gangotri, and Yamunotri.
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If you’re planning to give this angelic place a visit, let us be your complete temple guide for the most peaceful and beautiful temples to visit in Kedarnath.
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9 Temples to visit in Kedarnath
1. Kedarnath Temple
Well, if are planning temples to visit in Kedarnath then obviously Kedarnath temple comes first. So Kedarnath Temple might be the first thing that comes to your mind when you hear about this serene place dedicated to lord Shiva. It surely is the most important temple to visit as this temple is around 1000 years old, since the time of Mahabharat. Located in the Garhwal region of the Himalayas, Kedarnath temple holds an interesting legend about lord Shiva turning into a bull and being chased by the Pandavas. The temple gives you all the peace you need to clear your head from your hectic schedule. Although the temple remains open only from the month of April to November due to extreme weather conditions. We recommend you to plan the trip in the month of June to witness the Badri-Kedar Utsav.
2. Bhairavnath Temple
The temple of lord Bhairav is a must-visit temple in Kedarnath. A really interesting folktale associated with this temple is, when the Kedarnath temple is closed during extreme winters, lord Bhairav keeps a watch on the temple and the whole of Kedarnath. It’s a must-visit temple not just for the peace but also for the serene, breathtaking valleys.
3. Shankaracharya Samadhi
The place is built in the loving memory of Adi Shankaracharya who visited Kedarnath at the end of his journey through the world. This is the place where he attained nirvana. The Spatika lingam inside the shrine is believed to remove negative energies and serious illnesses. There’s also a hot spring built by Shankaracharya himself for the tired travelling devotees
4.Triyuginarayan Temple
Do you remember the place Goddess Parvati and lord Shiva got married? Well, Triyuginarayan temple is the exact place the marriage took place. You will notice a fire burning in front of the temple, which is believed to be burning since lord Shiva and Goddess Parvati’s marriage. This fire has given the temple yet another name- Akhand Dhuni temple. The temple also has a Saraswati Kund whose water is believed to have arrived from Lord Vishnu’s navel.
5. Guptakashi
Now you might be wondering why Guptakashi? Well, this is the exact place lord Shiva hid from the Pandavas when they came to seek his blessings after Mahabharat. Near Guptakashi are two places of worship- Vishwanath and Ardhnarishwar temple. Both of these temples are dedicated to different forms of lord Shiva. Being in Guptakashi also means you get to visit their best shops and get yourself and family souvenir.
6. Tungnath Temple
Famous for being the highest Shiva temple in the world, this temple is situated at a distance of 3 km from Chopta. The temple is known to be one of the Panch Kedar temples. Tungnath temple is believed to be discovered by Adi Shankaracharya. The folklore says that this temple was built by the Pandavas to seek pardon and blessing from Lord Shiva for killing their cousins. It is believed that Lord Shiva disguised as a bull and the places where the parts of the bull were found are now famous temples of Shiva. to get more details you can read wikipedia
7. Madhyamaheshwar Temple
The Madhyamaheshwar temple is considered to be one of the ancient Hindu temples which is situated at the base of Chaukhamba peak in Garhwal. This is a must-visit temple for it’s serene beauty. The temple is one of the Panch Kedar. Built-in Nagara style this mesmerising temple comes with heavenly mountains shining in the background. Inside the temple, the naval part of the bull is worshipped and considered to be the most sacred. In addition to this, there are small shrines in the vicinity which are Parvati and Ardhanarishwara.
8. Kalpeshwar Temple
The Kalpeshwar temple is resting at a height of 2200 m in the Garhwal Himalayas. This temple is a part of the famous Panch Kedars and famous for being the trekking route to Joshimath. Inside the temple, there is a stone idol of Lord Shiva. Besides this, there is a natural cave where the image of hair locks can be seen carved naturally which is believed to have appeared in Kalpeshwar. There is a Kalpavriskha tree inside the temple which is believed to fulfill the wishes of a person. So why wait go and witness the serene beauty and peace of Kalpeshwar temple. wikipedia for more detail.
9. Ukhimath Temple
Ukhimath is a beautiful hill town which is located at the Rudraprayag district in Uttarakhand. The main highlight of this place is the Omkareshwar temple which is also considered to be one of the oldest in the entire region. This place is also known as the abode for Lord Kedarnath and Madhyamaheshwar in the winter season.
Conclusion
Hoping the information was of some use to you. We understand travelling and exploring can be tiring many times, especially to places like Kedarnath but we assure you that it’ll all be worth it at the end. The peace, the serene beauty and the heavenly feels that this place gives IS WORTH IT ALL!
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