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Visiting Kedarnath- The Abode Of Lord Shiva

Kedarnath is one of India's holiest Hindu pilgrimages. One of the 12 Jyotirlingas in India devoted to Lord Shiva, it is a component of the Chhota Char Dham Yatra in Uttarakhand.

Kedarnath is one of India's holiest Hindu pilgrimages. One of the 12 Jyotirlingas in India devoted to Lord Shiva, it is a component of the Chhota Char Dham Yatra in Uttarakhand.

Visiting Kedarnath- The Abode Of Lord Shiva

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Kedarnath village is one of India's most respected religious locations, and lies tucked away in the formidable Garhwal Himalayas. The town, which is centred on the famed Kedarnath temple, is situated close to the Chorabari glacier, which is where the Mandakini river originates, at an elevation of 3,580 metres.  (Image Source: PTI)
Kedarnath village is one of India's most respected religious locations, and lies tucked away in the formidable Garhwal Himalayas. The town, which is centred on the famed Kedarnath temple, is situated close to the Chorabari glacier, which is where the Mandakini river originates, at an elevation of 3,580 metres. (Image Source: PTI)
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The ancient temple, which is devoted to Lord Shiva, has beautiful architecture and is made of extraordinarily huge but uniformly cut grey stone slabs. Within the temple, a conical rock formation is revered as Lord Shiva in his
The ancient temple, which is devoted to Lord Shiva, has beautiful architecture and is made of extraordinarily huge but uniformly cut grey stone slabs. Within the temple, a conical rock formation is revered as Lord Shiva in his "Sadashiva" form. One of Lord Shiva's 12 Jyotirlingas in India is the Lord Shiva temple in Kedarnath, which is a stop on the Char Dham pilgrimage route. The Kedarnath mountain, Kedar Dome, and other Himalayan peaks are located behind the Kedarnath temple. (Image Source: PTI)
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Sonprayag, where devotees take a dip in the holy waters with the faith to attain nirvana, is a tiny hamlet on the confluence banks of rivers Mandakini and Basuki.  (Image Source: PTI)
Sonprayag, where devotees take a dip in the holy waters with the faith to attain nirvana, is a tiny hamlet on the confluence banks of rivers Mandakini and Basuki. (Image Source: PTI)
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The best time to visit Kedarnath is from May to October. (Image Source: PTI)
The best time to visit Kedarnath is from May to October. (Image Source: PTI)
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Kedarnath Temple, which is situated in the Rudraprayag District in the Garhwal Himalayas, is only accessible from Gaurikund through a trek, and it is only open from April to November because the rest of the year sees a lot of snowfall in the area. (Image Source: PTI)
Kedarnath Temple, which is situated in the Rudraprayag District in the Garhwal Himalayas, is only accessible from Gaurikund through a trek, and it is only open from April to November because the rest of the year sees a lot of snowfall in the area. (Image Source: PTI)
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During the winters from November to May, the diety is shifted from Kedarnath Temple to Ukhitmath and is worshipped there. (Image Source: PTI)
During the winters from November to May, the diety is shifted from Kedarnath Temple to Ukhitmath and is worshipped there. (Image Source: PTI)

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