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Kedarnath Temple History Buried for 400 Years Under the Snow<\/span><\/h1>\n

Kedarnath Dham 2025:<\/strong><\/p>\n

Kedarnath Dham<\/strong> is one of the 12 Jyotirlingas of Lord Shiva<\/strong> and is considered one of the most sacred temples of Lord Shiva<\/strong>. Often, people wonder why the Shivling of Kedarnath Dham is in a triangular shape resembling the back of a bull<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

Let\u2019s explore History and\u00a0 mythological legend behind this<\/strong>, which is connected to the Pandavas<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

The Story of Kedarnath<\/span><\/h2>\n

The story behind Kedarnath temple, origins are unclear. It was built in the 8th Century in the Himalayan Mountains.<\/strong> However, there are stories that claim it was Bhoj of Malwa who began construction on it in the 2nd Century.<\/strong> Undeniably, this is a much older piece of Indian history and certainly one of our most spectacular architectural marvels.<\/p>\n

The <\/span>Shivling of Kedarnath<\/strong> is <\/span>triangular in shape<\/strong>, with a <\/span>circumference of 12 feet<\/strong> and a <\/span>height of approximately 12 feet<\/strong>. In front of the temple, there are <\/span>depictions of Goddess Parvati and the five Pandava princes<\/strong>.<\/span><\/h6>\n
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Often, people wonder why the Shivling of Kedarnath Dham resembles the back of a bull<\/strong>. Let\u2019s explore the mythological legend behind this<\/strong>, which is connected to the Pandavas<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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Kedarnath Jyotirlinga<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Kedarnath Temple History: In Mahabharata<\/h3>\n

According to <\/span>mythological legends<\/strong>, the <\/span>Mahabharata war had ended<\/strong>, and <\/span>Yudhishthira had become the king of Hastinapur<\/a><\/strong>. Some time later, <\/span>Mother Kunti, Dhritarashtra, Gandhari, and others<\/strong> had also <\/span>embraced renunciation (Sannyas)<\/strong>.<\/span><\/h6>\n
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One day, in the Hastinapur court<\/strong>, some Brahmins informed the Pandavas<\/strong> that they had killed their own brothers in the war<\/strong>, and to atonement for this sin<\/strong>, they must worship Lord Shiva<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

After reflecting on this, all the Pandavas and Draupadi<\/strong> decided to seek forgiveness from Mahadev (Lord Shiva)<\/strong> and retire to the mountains for penance<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

Following this, Lord Shiva decided to test the Pandavas<\/strong> and also resolved to move away from them<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

After this, wherever the Pandavas went in search of Lord Shiva, He would move away from them<\/strong>. Eventually, the Pandavas were able to see Lord Shiva in the Himalayan mountains<\/strong>, but even there, Mahadev had taken the form of a bull<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

When the Pandavas tried to catch the bull<\/strong>, at that very moment, Lord Shiva began to descend into the netherworld (Patal Lok)<\/strong>. However, Bheem managed to hold onto the hump of the bull<\/strong>, preventing Him from disappearing into the earth.<\/p>\n

At that point, the hump took the shape of a Shivling<\/strong> and was established at that very location<\/strong>. It is said that the Pandavas worshipped Lord Shiva here<\/strong>, and pleased by their devotion, Bholenath forgave all their sins<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

Nara Narayan<\/h3>\n

The second statue here is Nara Narayan. It is a monolithic statue of Vishnu in a reclining position (this Hindu deity of ‘Hinduism’ stands erect and is taller but the name here refers to the same deity). Kedarnath\u00a0 previously called “Naran Garh” and Nara Narayan used to reside there.<\/strong><\/p>\n

Suggested Read – Rudra Meditation Cave at Kedarnath- Facilities Cost & How To Book\u00a0<\/a><\/h5>\n
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150 Years Old Temple Kedarnath<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Under Snow For 400 Years<\/h3>\n