Kedarnath Temple
Location: Kedarnath, Near Mandakini River in the Himalayas
According to Hindu mythology, the Pandavas built the Kedarnath Temple to seek forgiveness from Lord Shiva after the Mahabharata war. The present structure is believed to have been revived by Adi Shankaracharya in the 8th century. The temple remains open only for six months each year due to extreme weather conditions.
Temple Details
Basic Information
Temple Name
Kedarnath Temple
Location
Kedarnath, Near Mandakini River in the Himalayas
District
Rudraprayag
State
Uttarakhand
Architecture
The Kedarnath Temple is built in ancient North Indian Nagara style architecture using large grey stone slabs. The temple is designed to withstand the harsh Himalayan climate and heavy snowfall.
Temple Gallery
Full Address
Kedarnath Temple, Kedarnath, Rudraprayag, Uttarakhand – 246445, India
Temple Description
Kedarnath Temple is one of the holiest Hindu temples dedicated to Lord Shiva. It is situated at an altitude of about 3,583 meters in the Garhwal Himalayas. The temple is one of the twelve Jyotirlingas and also part of the Char Dham Yatra. Thousands of devotees visit the temple every year for blessings and spiritual peace.