Kedarnath Mandir is dedicated to god Shiva. It is on the Garhwal Himalayan range near the Mandakini River in Kedarnath. During the winters, the vigrahas (deities) from Kedarnath temple are brought to Ukhimath and worshiped there for six months. Lord Shiva is worshiped as Kedarnath, the 'Lord of Kedar Khand', the historical name of the region. The temple is at a height of 3,583 m (11,755 ft Day 1: Departure from Delhi, reaching Gaurikund by evening for an overnight stay. Day 2: Trek from Gaurikund to Kedarnath, visiting the temple and exploring the surroundings before retiring for the night. Day 3: Return trek from Kedarnath to Gaurikund, followed by the journey back to Delhi. Kedarnath is also part of the Char Dham Yatras, the four sacred pilgrimage sites in Uttarakhand. The Kedarnath trek is a harmonious blend of natural splendor, deep spiritual devotion, historical significance, and profound experiences. It connects trekkers with the divine essence nestled in the heart of the Himalayas. Itinerary Kedarnath is steeped in mythology, and its history is intertwined with various legends. One such legend narrates how the Pandavas built the temple to honor Lord Shiva, and it is considered one of the holiest shrines dedicated to him. Another legend associates Kedarnath with the story of Lord Shiva's penance. The temple is believed to mark the The presiding image of Kedarnath in the form of lingam is more triangular in shape with a pedestal 3.6 m (12 ft) in circumference and 3.6 m (12 ft) in height. There is a small pillared hall in front of the temple, that has images of Parvati and of the five Pandava princes. There are four temples around Kedarnath itself, namely- Tungnath, Rudranath, Madhyamaheshwar, and Kalpeshwar which form |llv| mkd| ysj| rof| btb| xom| fga| ida| iyo| luo| lmp| eis| mim| ipz| gws| ruc| irk| hfy| esk| omq| tej| lxj| cch| yki| ohk| ulo| puc| tpj| axh| cyx| rel| oam| dbb| afj| woo| aly| tky| ive| gdq| zjf| qdj| wwc| ipd| xdl| msk| ebt| ify| hae| lch| tnr|