Set in the middle of the stunning mountainscape of Garhwal Himalayas,
Kedarnath at the head of Mandakini
River, is amongst the holiest pilgrimages for the devout Hindu.
According to legends, Lord Shiva wished to elude the pandavas, and he took refuge in Kedarnath in the form of a bull
The lingam at Kedarnath, is pyramidal and is regarded as one of the 12 Jyotirling
The temple remains closed from Oct-Nov and reopens during Apr-May .
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