kedarnath temple

The majestic Kedarnath peak (6,940 meters) stands behind the temple along with other peaks, forming a perfect setting for the holy land of the supreme deity.

Chardham Yatra.

The paved and steep path gifts the pilgrims the fantastic views of snowy-peaks, alpine meadows and delightful forests of rhododendrons. Outside the temple door, a large statue of the Nandi Bull stands as guard. Lord Shiva again escaped and this time, he reappeared in five different parts in different places, the face at Rudranath, the locks at Kalpeshwar stomach at Madhyamaheshwar, arms at Tungnath, navel and the hump at Kedarnath. During your visit to the Kedarnath Temple, you can also visit Experience a divine and comfortable journey to the Kedarnath Temple by booking your Kedarnath is one of the four holy shrines of the all-famous pilgrimage tour, i.e. You may also spot a grand and large statue of Nandi Bull guarding the temple. Steep climb stretching to 14 km from Gauri Kund brims with abundant beauty of nature. Kedarnath Temple – Lord Shiva’s seat, is among the most popular of all pilgrimage seats, which are included in the The foretold history regarding the Kedarnath Temple is a lot interesting.

It was a very great experience for me to visit such a sacred place.

Usually, it is around INR 2500 from Sonprayag to Kedarnath and INR 1500 from Kedarnath to Sonprayag.Yes, you can hire a personal priest/pundit at Kedarnath Dham for a special puja.Yes, you can avail the doli/horse riding services available in Kedarnath both during the day and night.No, you can’t return to Gaurikund from Kedarnath at night as the roads are pitted and bumpy which makes it difficult to travel during the night time.Yes, you can offer flowers on Kedarnath Ji and touch him. One of the most important temples of Sanatan Dharma (Hinduism) the Kedarnath temple shrine is situated in the high altitude said to have been constructed there by the Pandavas of Mahabharata who were seeking pardon for the ills and sins that get written to one's accounts due to practices such as war. The journey, the food Panchmukhi Doli began from Ukhimat to Phata on 6th of May, 7th of May and reach to Gaurikund and the Kedarnath on 8th May. You can also avail Balbhog, general morning pooja, other rituals can be attend at nominal rates.The Shiva Sahasranamam Paath is perform where all the 1008 names of Shiva is recite (Rs. Kēdārnāth Mandir (Kedarnath Temple) is a Hindu temple (shrine) dedicated to Lord Shiva (Mahadeva).

1300 per head), Laghurudrabhishek (Rs. The act was modified in 2002 by the Uttarakhand State Government, which provisioned adding additional committee members including government officials and a vice-chairman.The Kedarnath valley, along with other parts of the state of Another theory for the temple not being destroyed is because of its construction.Nehru Institute of Mountaineering (NIM) was given the responsibility of Rebuilding Kedarnath. For those who cannot trek on legs, can avail pony, palkies, doli to reach the Kedarnath Dham. I did a trek on foot on both sides. 1700 per head), Rudrabhishek (Rs. Kedarnath Temple is closed during the winter months due to snow. A large stone statue of Nandi Bull stares at the shrine, guarding it, sitting right opposite it.There is one Garbha Griha which houses the primary idol (pyramid shaped rock) of Lord Shiva.

Today we will talk about some interesting facts about Kedarnath Temple.