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The primary deity inside the temple is the Jyortilinga. Outside the temple, there is an idol of Nandi. The temple also has an idol of Virbhadra who served the Lord as his guard. The connection with the tale of Mahabharata is evident from the idols of Pandava brothers inside the temple. To worship Shiva in order to wash away their sins, they built the temple. Adi Sankaracharya built the present building. There are some delicate carvings on the inside wall. The main deity in the shrine is triangular.
The temple is opened from April to October because the high altitude at which it is located makes it unreachable during the winter. During winter, the priests bring the Shivalinga to Ukhimath for darshan. In spite of the height and remote accessibility, millions of Hindus visit the temple. To have a darshan of the Shivlinga, it is a custom to first visit the Ganga and Yamuna Rivers and carry the holy water in a pot to Kedarnath for …show more content…
After climbing few steps, one reaches the entrance door. A head of a man is carved on the top front portion of the temple and there is no way to find out the reason for that. Upon entering, there are statues of the Pandavas brothers, Lord Krishna, and Virbhadra. At the backside of the temple there is a samadhi of swami Adi Sankaracharya.
How to Reach Kedarnath Temple
Travelling to Kedarnath is possible from April to November. One can reach to the temple by trekking 14 km from Gaurikund. You can reach Gaurikund from Rudraprayag. However, the trek is challenging but one can enjoy the scenic beauty of the Mandakini River and the snow-clad mountains. The state government also offers services of helicopter against payment. Renting ponies and porter to carry you and your luggage from the base are also another option.
By Air
The Jolly Grant Airport in Dehradun is 240 km and is the nearest. From Delhi, there are daily flights to Dehradun. Taxis are available at the airport to Kedarnath.
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The temple is opened from April to October because the high altitude at which it is located makes it unreachable during the winter. During winter, the priests bring the Shivalinga to Ukhimath for darshan. In spite of the height and remote accessibility, millions of Hindus visit the temple. To have a darshan of the Shivlinga, it is a custom to first visit the Ganga and Yamuna Rivers and carry the holy water in a pot to Kedarnath for …show more content…
After climbing few steps, one reaches the entrance door. A head of a man is carved on the top front portion of the temple and there is no way to find out the reason for that. Upon entering, there are statues of the Pandavas brothers, Lord Krishna, and Virbhadra. At the backside of the temple there is a samadhi of swami Adi Sankaracharya.
How to Reach Kedarnath Temple
Travelling to Kedarnath is possible from April to November. One can reach to the temple by trekking 14 km from Gaurikund. You can reach Gaurikund from Rudraprayag. However, the trek is challenging but one can enjoy the scenic beauty of the Mandakini River and the snow-clad mountains. The state government also offers services of helicopter against payment. Renting ponies and porter to carry you and your luggage from the base are also another option.
By Air
The Jolly Grant Airport in Dehradun is 240 km and is the nearest. From Delhi, there are daily flights to Dehradun. Taxis are available at the airport to Kedarnath.
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