Kedarnath temple
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A stone temple of Shiva high in the Garhwal Himalaya near the source of the Mandakini, one of the twelve Jyotirlingas and one of the Char Dham.
TempleRudraprayag districtBest time to visit: May to June and September to October (the temple is open from about late April or May to October or November)
Highlights
- Trek of about 16 km from Gaurikund
- The temple backed by snow peaks of the Kedarnath range
- Samadhi place associated with Adi Shankaracharya behind the temple
Significance
Kedarnath is one of the holiest Shiva shrines in India and one of the Panch Kedar. In winter the deity is taken to Ukhimath and worshipped there.