Set
amidst the stunning mountains cape of the Gharwal Hills, Kedarnath at the
head of the Mandakini river, is a very holy pilgrimage. It is located at
the height of 11,742 feet(3580 m), is a famous pilgrim site for Lord
Shiva devotees. According to the legend, Lord Shiva wished to elude
the Pandavas and took refuge in Kedarnath. The lingam at kedarnath, unlike
it's usual form is pyramidal and is regarded as one of the 12 Jyotilingas.
The shrine is closed on the first day of Kartik (Oct-Nov) and reopened in
Vaishakh (Apr-May). During 9 months of closure the shrine is submerged in
snow and worship is performed at Ukhimath.
KEDARNATH:The Kedarnath shrine, one
of the 12 jyotirlingas of Lord Shiva, is a scenic spot situated, against
the backdrop of the majestic Kedarnath range. At an altitude of
3,581 mt. it is a 14 km trek from Gaurikund. Kedar is another name of
Lord Shiva, the protector and the destroyer. Shiva the considered
the embodiment of all passions-love, hatred, fear, death and mysticism
which are expressed through his various forms. There are more than 200
shrines dedicated to Lord Shiva in Chamoli district itself, the most
important one is Kedarnath. According to legend, the Pandavas after
having won over the Kauravas in the Kurukshetra war, felt guilty of having
killed their own brothers and sought the blessings of Lord Shiva for
redemption. He eluded them repeatedly and while feeling took refuge
at Kedarnath in the form of a bull. On being followed he
divided into the ground, leaving his hump on the surface. The
remaining portions of Lord Shiva appeared at four other places and
are worshipped there as his manifestations. The arms appeared at Gunganath, the face at Rudranath, the belly at Madmaheshwar and his locks
(hair) with head at Kalpeshwar. Kedarnath and the four above
mentioned shrines are treated as Panch Kedar.
General Information:
Climate
Months
Max. Temp Min. Temp.
May
14 Deg. C
5.7 Deg. C
June
18 Deg .C
9 Deg. C
Clothing
: Light woolen (May to September)
Languages
: Hindi, Garhwali and English.
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KEDARNATH:
The Kedarnath shrine, one
of the 12 jyotirlingas of Lord Shiva, is a scenic spot situated, against
the backdrop of the majestic Kedarnath range. At an altitude of
3,581 mt. it is a 14 km trek from Gaurikund. Kedar is another name of
Lord Shiva, the protector and the destroyer. Shiva the considered
the embodiment of all passions-love, hatred, fear, death and mysticism
which are expressed through his various forms. There are more than 200
shrines dedicated to Lord Shiva in Chamoli district itself, the most
important one is Kedarnath. According to legend, the Pandavas after
having won over the Kauravas in the Kurukshetra war, felt guilty of having
killed their own brothers and sought the blessings of Lord Shiva for
redemption. He eluded them repeatedly and while feeling took refuge
at Kedarnath in the form of a bull. On being followed he
divided into the ground, leaving his hump on the surface. The
remaining portions of Lord Shiva appeared at four other places and
are worshipped there as his manifestations. The arms appeared at Gunganath, the face at Rudranath, the belly at Madmaheshwar and his locks
(hair) with head at Kalpeshwar. Kedarnath and the four above
mentioned shrines are treated as Panch Kedar.