Temples in Kedarnath

Kedarnath Mandir in Uttarakhand is one of the 12 Jyotirlings of India and the first of the Panch Kedars. It is also one of the Chhota Char Dhams, along with Yamunotri, Gangotri and Badrinath. Kedarnath, located at an altitude of 3583 metres (11755 feet) above the sea level is known as the Abode of Lord Shiva where His spiritual energy can actually be felt. This pilgrimage dates back to the Mahabharata times.

Tungnath is one of the highest Shiva temples in the world and is the highest of the five Panch Kedar temples located in the Rudraprayag district, in the Indian state of Uttarakhand. The Tungnath (literal meaning: Lord of the peaks) mountains form the Mandakini and Alaknanda river valleys. It is located at an altitude of 3,690 m and just below the peak of Chandrashila. It has a rich legend linked to the Pandavas, heroes of the Mahabharata epic.

Bhairavnath Temple or Bhairon Baba Mandir is situated south of the Kedarnath temple on the eastern hill of the lofty Himalayas of Uttarakhand. The temple is dedicated to Bhairav – the fierce manifestation of Lord Shiva associated with destruction and devastation. It is believed that Baba Bairavnath is the protector of Kedarnath temple.

Trijuginarayan Temple is an ancient Hindu temple in Uttarakhand, India, dedicated to Lord Vishnu. It is believed to have been built by Adi Shankaracharya in the 8th century AD and is known as the place where Lord Shiva and Goddess Parvati got married. The temple has unique architecture and is surrounded by smaller shrines and pavilions. It also has hot water springs with healing properties.