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There are more than hundreds shrines dedicated to Lord Shiva in region, the most important one is Kedarnath. According to legend, the Pandavas after having won over the Kauravas in the Kurukshetra war, felt quilty of having killed their own relative and sought the blessings of Lord Shiva Moksh. On being followd he dived into the ground, leaving his hump on th surface. The remaining portions of Lord Shiva appeared at four other place and worshipped there as his manifestations.
The arms appeared at Tungnath, the face at Rudranath, the belly at Madmaheshwar and his locks (hair) with head at Kalpeshwar. Kedarnath and the four aboce mentioned shrices are treated as Panch Kedar.
Kedarnath is a small town in the midhills of the Himalaya mountains in the state of Uttrakhand in north-western indias. It is a Hindu holy town and is one of the Himalaya Char Dham yatra. Kedarnath is located at about 3584 mtrs. above sea level and lies near to the head of river mandakini.It is flanked by many breathking peaks .If you arrive in the early or late season, you will most likely find yours path in the morning or evening to be frozen and slippery. then the the temple and houses are all under a pack of snow and the people around packed with many layers of clothes and all chiffering,sipping tea at the teashop next to the temple.Sadhus camp on the streets while trying to stay warm by burning locally found woods.
Kedarnath one of the Holliest Hindu Temples
Kedarnath hosts one of the holliest hindu temples and is a ever most popular destination for hindu pilgrims and tourists from all over the world in a scenic spot at the origin of the river Mandakani, the shrine of Kedarnath is most venerated amongst the hindu pilgrimes.
Kedarnath is accessible by a 14 km trek through a hilly paved path (hourses or planquines are available for rent) from Gaurikund. Gourikund is a one day's Travel by road from Rishikesh,Haridwar, Dehradun and other important hill stations in the Garwal and Kumaon regions of Uttrakhand.
Location: 14 kms. Trek From Gaurikund
Altitude: 3,581 mt.
Dedicated To: Lord Shiva
Built In: 8th Century AD
The Kedarnath shrine, one of the 12 jyotirlings 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.
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