Situated
in the Himalayan range of Garhwal area (Uttarakhand), Kedarnath temple is one of the most sacred Shiva
temples in the world. This holy abode of Shiva is said to be built by the
Pandavas to atone for their sins committed during their battle with Kauravs.
The temple was restored by Adi Sankaracharya in 8th century. It is one of the
Chota Char
Dhams of Uttarakhand and
requires a pilgrim to walk a distance of 14 kms over the hilly surface. One can
make use of a pony or manchan to simplify the journey.
Surrounded
by the glaciers and snow-covered peaks and standing at a height of 3,583 m, the
temple is closed during winters due to severe cold conditions. Even the idol of
Lord Shiva is shifted to Ukhimath and worshiped there throughout the 5/6 months
for which the extreme conditions prevail.
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