Kedarnath Dham

తెలుగు: కేదార్‌నాథ్ ధామం हिन्दी: केदारनाथ धाम

🕉 Presiding Deity: Shiva 📜 Tradition: Shaiva

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About The Temple

Introduction & Sanctity

Highest of the 12 Jyotirlingas at 3,584m elevation in the Garhwal Himalayas near Mandakini river source, part of Chota Char Dham and Panch Kedar.

Temple Story

📜 Sthala Purana & Sacred Lore

Pandavas sought Shiva to atone for war sins; Shiva took bull form and dove into earth, leaving hump at Kedarnath.

Historical Significance

🏛️ History & Heritage

Established by Pandavas after Kurukshetra war and renovated by Adi Shankaracharya in 8th century, who attained Samadhi behind temple.

Transit & Connectivity

🚗 How to Reach the Kshetra

🚆 Nearest Railway Station

Rishikesh Railway Station (216 km to Gaurikund)

✈️ Nearest Airport

Jolly Grant Airport Dehradun (238 km)

🚌 Nearest Bus Stand

Gaurikund Bus Stand + 16 km mountain trek / heli

🛣️ Major Highway Route

NH-107 Rudraprayag-Gaurikund

🏛️ Devasthanam Administration

Shri Badrinath-Kedarnath Temple Committee (BKTC)

📞 Contact: +91 135 2741600

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Darshan timings and ritual schedules are subject to change during special festival days. Devotees are advised to confirm with temple authorities before planning visits.

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