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Kedarnath
About Kedarnath
Hindu tradition holds that this temple was where the happy union of Usha, the daughter of Vanasur, and Anirudh, the grandson of Lord Krishna, took place. Another tale involving the temple is that of Mandhata, an emperor and (Lord Ram’s ancestor) who gave up all worldly pleasures and stood on one leg for 12 years as penance. After completing his penance, Lord Shiva appeared to him as Omkar (the sound of Om) and bestowed upon him blessings. The temple has been called as Omkareshwar temple ever since.
Mythology about Kedarnath
There is a famous Hindu mythology related to the origin of Kedarnath temple, which states that after the Mahabharata war, the Pandavas went on an anonymous journey to beg mercy from Lord Shiva. After failing multiple times, Bhima was able to find Lord Shiva, who had incarnated as a bull to hide from the Pandavas.
Bhima tried to catch it and hit its hind part with his mace. The injured bull then immersed in the earth and its body parts appeared indifferent places. It is believed that the hind part of the bull appeared at Kedarnath, from which a ‘Jyotirlinga’ or light flickered and Lord Shiva appeared in his divine avatar.
It is said that after taking the blessings of the cosmic light, the Pandavas were exempted of their sins and Lord Shiva told them, “from now onwards, I will be present here as a triangular shaped Jyotir Linga and by paying obeisance at Kedarnath, the devotees would attain piety”. From then onwards, a triangular shaped rock is worshiped in the ‘Garbhagriha’ or the sanctum sanctorum of the temple.
The other four parts of Lord Shiva fell at Tungnath, Rudranath, Madhmaheshwar and Kapleshwar. Kedarnath along with these four are also described as Panch Kedar.
Best Time to visit
From May to October is the best time to visit Kedarnath. During winter months, the town remains closed due to heavy snowfall.
Kedarnath Dham Yatra Route
The Kedarnath Trek is a 16km medium to steep trek which requires a good level of physical fitness. Before going for the trek every pilgrim has to get themselves checked that whether they are capable of trekking or not. The Kedarnath Trek facilities include the services of Palki/Dandi, Kandi & Mule/Ponies. Anyone can book these services from the booking counter at Gaurikund/Sonprayag.
WHAT TO SEE IN KEDARNATH DHAM?
- GAURIKUND
- CHORABARI TAL
- BHAIRAV TEMPLE
- VASUKI TAL
HOW TO REACH KEDARNATH DHAM?
Delhi – Haridwar – Rishikesh-Devprayag – Srinagar – Rudraprayag – Tilwara – Agastamuni – Kund – Guptkashi – Phata – Rampur – Sonprayag – Gaurikund – Trek to Kedarnath
BY AIR: Jolly Grant airport on Rishikesh-Dehradun road is the nearest airport to Kedarnath. Hire a taxi to Gaurikund or till Haridwar/Rishikesh.
BY TRAIN: Regular trains from Delhi to Haridwar and Dehradun are available at all times of the year. Hire a cab or get a bus from here.
BY BUS: Gaurikund is connected with motorable roads, and buses and taxis from important destinations like Rishikesh, Dehradun, Uttarkashi and Tehri, Pauri and Chamoli are easily available.
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