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Kedarnath Temple

Kedarnath Temple

Kedarnath, Uttarakhand

Shiva
Uttarakhand

About Kedarnath Temple

Kedarnath Temple is a revered Hindu temple dedicated to Shiva, located in Kedarnath, Uttarakhand. It is open 4:00 AM – 9:00 PM (seasonal).

History

One of the twelve Jyotirlingas, Kedarnath is an ancient Shiva temple set amid the Garhwal Himalayas at 3,583m. Built by the Pandavas and revived by Adi Shankaracharya, it is among the holiest pilgrimage sites.

Timings

4:00 AM – 9:00 PM (seasonal)

Dress Code

Modest, warm traditional attire

Best Time to Visit

May to June, September to October

How to Reach

Trek 16km from Gaurikund; nearest railhead Rishikesh; helicopter from Phata.

Festivals

Maha Shivaratri
Shravan Month

Gallery

Kedarnath Temple, Kedarnath — view 1
Kedarnath Temple, Kedarnath — view 2
Kedarnath Temple, Kedarnath — view 3
Kedarnath Temple, Kedarnath — view 4

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Reviewed by the Bhakti by Agentic Vani editorial team

Last updated June 29, 2026. Content is presented for devotional and educational purposes, with traditional beliefs framed as such. Sources: temple records and traditional Hindu accounts.