{"id":380,"date":"2019-03-01T05:39:32","date_gmt":"2019-03-01T05:39:32","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.pilgrimagetour.in\/blog\/?p=380"},"modified":"2023-05-27T07:13:24","modified_gmt":"2023-05-27T07:13:24","slug":"facts-about-kedarnath","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.pilgrimagetour.in\/blog\/facts-about-kedarnath\/","title":{"rendered":"Some Amazing and Lesser Known Facts about Kedarnath"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Located at an elevation of 3583 meters above sea level, Kedarnath is believed to be one of the most sacred pilgrimage destinations of Lord Shiva. The pilgrimage is located near to the Chorabari glacier in Uttarakhand and on the divine Alaknanda riverbank. Kedarnath Temple is counted amongst one of the 12 Jyotirlingas in India which holds a high religious significance mentioned in the holy epic of Mahabharata. Kedarnath is considered as one of the most sacred pilgrimages amongst the Chota Char Dham pilgrimage circuit situated in the northern Himalayas of Uttarakhand. There are dense forests and snow-covered mountains surrounding the temple. The pilgrimage doesn\u2019t only hold a high significance in Hinduism but also it holds some mythologies and facts associated with it. There are myriads of facts associated with the temple which make it a not to miss pilgrimage. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.pilgrimagetour.in\/chardham-yatra-package\"><strong>Chardham Tour Package<\/strong><\/a> plays a vital role in visiting this holy place of Lord Shiva and in getting practical experience. Let\u2019s have a look at some of the amazing facts about Kedarnath:<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-371\" src=\"\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/kedarnath-temple.jpg\" alt=\"kedarnath temple yatra package\" width=\"850\" height=\"525\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.pilgrimagetour.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/kedarnath-temple.jpg 850w, https:\/\/www.pilgrimagetour.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/kedarnath-temple-300x185.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.pilgrimagetour.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/kedarnath-temple-768x474.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.pilgrimagetour.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/kedarnath-temple-356x220.jpg 356w, https:\/\/www.pilgrimagetour.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/kedarnath-temple-696x430.jpg 696w, https:\/\/www.pilgrimagetour.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/kedarnath-temple-680x420.jpg 680w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 850px) 100vw, 850px\" \/><\/p>\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_85 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/www.pilgrimagetour.in\/blog\/facts-about-kedarnath\/#Fact_1_Creation_of_Kedarnath\" >Fact 1: Creation of Kedarnath<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/www.pilgrimagetour.in\/blog\/facts-about-kedarnath\/#Fact_2_Legends_behind_the_creation_of_Kedarnath\" >Fact 2: Legends behind the creation of Kedarnath<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/www.pilgrimagetour.in\/blog\/facts-about-kedarnath\/#Fact_3_How_did_the_place_get_its_name\" >Fact 3: How did the place get its name?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/www.pilgrimagetour.in\/blog\/facts-about-kedarnath\/#Fact_4_Kedarnath_Conservation\" >Fact 4: Kedarnath Conservation<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/www.pilgrimagetour.in\/blog\/facts-about-kedarnath\/#Fact_5_Importance_of_Kedarnath_Jyotirlingam\" >Fact 5: Importance of Kedarnath Jyotirlingam<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/www.pilgrimagetour.in\/blog\/facts-about-kedarnath\/#Fact_6_The_holy_shrine_of_Kedarnath\" >Fact 6: The holy shrine of Kedarnath<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/www.pilgrimagetour.in\/blog\/facts-about-kedarnath\/#Fact_7_Premise_of_the_Kedarnath_Temple\" >Fact 7: Premise of the Kedarnath Temple<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/www.pilgrimagetour.in\/blog\/facts-about-kedarnath\/#Fact_8_A_persuading_place_of_Pandavas\" >Fact 8: A persuading place of Pandavas<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Fact_1_Creation_of_Kedarnath\"><\/span><strong>Fact 1: Creation of Kedarnath<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>As per Hindu Legend which states that Nar and Narayan (the two incarnations of Lord Vishnu) performed a deep atonement in Badrikashraya of Bharat Khanda. They paid their homage at a Shivlingam which had naturally emerged out on the earth beautifully. This made Lord Shiva pleased with Nar and Narayan and he offered them to ask a reward. The two incarnations of Lord Vishnu requested Lord Shiva to reside permanently at Kedarnath and this is how Kedarnath had originated.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Fact_2_Legends_behind_the_creation_of_Kedarnath\"><\/span><strong>Fact 2: Legends behind the creation of Kedarnath<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>The origin of Kedarnath is associated with the era of Mahabharata. The legend states that Pandavas were burdened with the guilt of killing fratricide and performed atonement to please Lord Shiva. Lord Shiva doesn\u2019t want to forgive them easily and so transformed himself into a bull and hid at Kashi which was then called as GuptKashi. Eventually, Pandavas managed to find Lord Shiva underneath the ground. This made Lord Shiva impressed and he absolved their sins of killing their cousins.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Fact_3_How_did_the_place_get_its_name\"><\/span><strong>Fact 3: How did the place get its name?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>One of the most interesting facts about Kedarnath is the derivation of its name. According to an ancient tale, the gods worshipped Lord Shiva to protect themselves from the ferocious demons. Lord Shiva appeared and transformed himself into a bull and then said to the Kodarum (whom to rip and whom to tear apart). Lord Shiva destroyed the demons with his hooves and horns and threw them into the Mandakini River. This is how the place got its name Kedarnath derived from the word Kodarum.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Fact_4_Kedarnath_Conservation\"><\/span><strong>Fact 4: Kedarnath Conservation<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Very fewer people know that the Bhairav Nath Ji Temple which is located nearby the Kedarnath Temple acts as a guardian of Kedarnath and protects it from any mishappening or tragedy. It is a thought in Hinduism that when the temple remains closed during the winter season, Sri Bhairavnath Ji protects the temple during that time. Hence, at the opening and closing of the temple, Bhairavnath Ji Temple is heavily crowded with devotees paying their offerings and seeking blessings from the deity.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Fact_5_Importance_of_Kedarnath_Jyotirlingam\"><\/span><strong>Fact 5: Importance of Kedarnath Jyotirlingam<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Kedarnath is a highly revered lingam amongst the 12 divine Jyotirlingams of Lord Shiva in India. it is believed that the shrine blesses the Himalayas with serenity and spirituality and keeps them always dipped in the godliness of Lord Shiva. Hindu mythologies state Kedarnath as a place where devotees can seek salvation.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Fact_6_The_holy_shrine_of_Kedarnath\"><\/span><strong>Fact 6: The holy shrine of Kedarnath<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>The temple is believed to be around 1000 years old and has been blessing the tourists and devotees visiting and praying to Lord Shiva even the Himalayas surrounding the temple have also been blessed. it is said that in the devastating flood of 2013, everything was ruined completely in Kedarnath except the holy shrine of Lord Shiva. The huge rock which is located behind the temple diverted the direction of the destructive flood which was moving towards the shrine.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Fact_7_Premise_of_the_Kedarnath_Temple\"><\/span><strong>Fact 7: Premise of the Kedarnath Temple<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>It is believed that the main priests of the Kedarnath Shrine belong to the Veerashaiva community of the southern state of India (Karnataka) and are also known as Raval. However, there are other priests who perform the pooja ceremonies inside the temple but the Pooja is done under the assistance and instructions of Raval. During the winter season, Raval also moves to Ukhimath along with the deity of Kedarnath Temple.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Fact_8_A_persuading_place_of_Pandavas\"><\/span><strong>Fact 8: A persuading place of Pandavas<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>According to Hindu mythology, Pandavas were heavily burdened with the guilt of killing their cousins. In order to seek salvation and absolve their sins, they performed deep penance in front of Lord Shiva to please him. Lord Shiva didn\u2019t want to grant them forgiveness and disguised himself as a bull and hid in the Himalayas with other animals. However, one of the Pandava brothers named Bheema recognized him and tried to follow him but Lord Shiva submerged himself under the ground. Bheema got the hold of his hump and since then Lord Shiva has been worshipping as a bull\u2019s hump at Kedarnath.<\/p>\n<p>Days had gone a long back when you had to cover the long-distance pilgrimage on your barefoot. Now, there are many companies providing numerous packages for <a href=\"https:\/\/www.pilgrimagetour.in\/kedarnath-yatra-by-helicopter\"><strong>Kedarnath yatra by helicopter<\/strong><\/a>.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Located at an elevation of 3583 meters above sea level, Kedarnath is believed to be one of the most sacred pilgrimage destinations of Lord Shiva. 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