Kedarnath: See facts & Images before visiting

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April to June is considered as the best time to visit Kedarnath.

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The Pandavas sought the blessings of Lord Shiva for redemption. They undertook penance at here

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Shiva is believed to dived into ground & left his hump on the surface at Kedarnath.

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It was built between in 9th CE from massive blocks of mountain rocks.

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The idol of Lord Shiva is in the form of an irregular triangular rock

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It is one of the 12 Jyotiralingas

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It is located on a breath-taking landscape

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The name Kedarnath is derived from ‘Kodarum.’

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The Nearby Bhaironath Temple is believed to be Guardian of Kedarnath

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2013 Floods had ruined the entire city of Kedarnath

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