Kedarnath Temple — Jyotirlinga history
Where is Kedarnath Temple? Kedarnath Temple is a Jyotirlinga pilgrimage temple.
Why this temple is famous
Himalayan Jyotirlinga and part of the Chota Char Dham — among India’s hardest pilgrimages.
When to visit
Open roughly May–October (weather dependent); monsoon landslides are common.
History & significance
Kēdāranātha Temple is a Hindu temple, one of the twelve jyotirlinga of Śiva. The temple is located on the Garhwal Himalayan range near the Mandākinī River, in the state of Uttarakhand, India. Due to extreme weather conditions, the temple is open to the general public only between the months of April and November. During the winters, the vigraha (deity) of the temple is carried down to Ukhimath to be worshiped for the next six months. Kēdāranātha is seen as a homogeneous form of Śiva, the 'Lord of Kēdārakhaṇḍa', the historical name of the region.
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Heritage questions
Where is Kedarnath Temple?
Kedarnath Temple is a Jyotirlinga pilgrimage temple. Open the AllMandir heritage guide for history, darshan context, and directions.
What are Kedarnath Temple darshan timings?
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Why is Kedarnath Temple famous?
Himalayan Jyotirlinga and part of the Chota Char Dham — among India’s hardest pilgrimages.
When should I visit Kedarnath Temple?
Open roughly May–October (weather dependent); monsoon landslides are common.
