Kedarnath Mandir...


   

 Kedarnath, a popular Hindu temple, tucked away in the lap of Garhwal Himalayas, some 221 km from Rishikesh in Uttarakhand, is one of the twelve Jyotirlinga temples of Lord Shiva. Lying against the backdrop of the magnificent Kedarnath Mandir Range, at an altitude of 3580 meters, the splendid Kedarnath Dham is where the devotees come seeking the blessings of Lord Shiva. Kedarnath Mandir is said to have been constructed by Adi Shankaracharya in the 8th century A.D. The nearby flowing Mandakini River, mesmerizing vistas and splendid sceneries in the form of the snow-clad mountains, rhododendron forests, and salubrious environment make Kedarnath Dham Yatra, a tranquil and picturesque place to be at.

Best Time to Visit Kedarnath Temple

Due to its elevation and geographical location, Kedarnath Temple remains open to the pilgrims for a period of six months. The end of April or beginning of the month of May is chosen for the opening of the portals of this high altitude sacred Hindu shrine. The temple closes right after Diwali and its deity is brought to Ukhimath where its worship continues for next six months of winter. Therefore the best time to visit Kedarnath Dham is between April and November with April to mid-June and October to mid-November being ideal most.

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The Kedarnath temple is one of the 12 Jyotirlingas of Shiva in India.  The temple is believed to be over 1,000 years old and is made from large, evenly cut grey stones.  The temple houses a conical-shaped Shiva lingam, which is considered to represent Shiva's hump.   Kedarnath is part of the Panch Kedar pilgrimage circuit, which includes the Kedarnath temple and four other shrines. Kedarnath is in the Rudraprayag district of Uttarakhand, at an altitude of 3,586 meters above sea level.  It's located on the banks of the Mandakini River, surrounded by the Himalayan mountain range.
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