Kedarnath Hindu Temple (Full information)

Kedarnath is a Hindu temple dedicated to Lord Shiva, located in the Uttarakhand state of India. It is one of the four sacred shrines in India, known as the Char Dhams, and is considered to be one of the holiest temples in the country. The temple is located in the Kedarnath mountain range, near the Mandakini river, at an altitude of 3,583 meters (11,755 feet) above sea level. The temple is considered to be one of the most challenging trekking routes in the Indian Himalayas. The temple is believed to have been built by the Pandavas during the Mahabharata era, and is mentioned in several ancient Hindu texts such as the Mahabharata and the Skanda Purana. It is believed that Lord Shiva himself chose this location for the temple and it is also believed that he appeared to the Pandavas in the form of a bull at this spot. The temple is also said to be the site where the Pandavas attained salvation. The temple is a unique architectural structure, built of large, heavy stones. It has a con...