{"id":9267,"date":"2022-07-06T22:26:00","date_gmt":"2022-07-07T03:56:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/rishikeshdaytour.com\/blog\/?p=9267"},"modified":"2026-01-03T05:40:56","modified_gmt":"2026-01-03T05:40:56","slug":"kedarnath-shivling","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/rishikeshdaytour.com\/blog\/kedarnath-shivling\/","title":{"rendered":"Unbelievable Kedarnath Shivling: Original Image, Photo & Story"},"content":{"rendered":"

Unbelievable Kedarnath Shivling: Original Image, Photo & Story<\/h1>\n

The fifth Jyotirlinga of Lord Shiva<\/strong> is located in Uttarakhand<\/strong>. Its name is Kedarnath<\/strong>. This temple is also one of the Char Dhams of Uttarakhand<\/strong>. The history of this holy shrine of Lord Shiva<\/strong> is associated with Lord Vishnu\u2019s incarnations Nar and Narayan<\/strong>, the Pandavas<\/strong>, and Adi Guru Shankaracharya<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

This temple is situated in the Himalayan region<\/strong>, and because of this, it remains closed for about six months during the winter season<\/strong> and is opened for devotees during the summer season<\/strong>. Let\u2019s know some special facts related to this fifth Jyotirlinga<\/strong>\u2026<\/p>\n

The Shivling of Kedarnath (Kedarnath Yatra 2025)<\/strong> is not only special because of its unique shape<\/strong>, but it also symbolizes deep faith<\/strong> and mythological stories<\/strong> that make it even more mystical<\/strong>. So, in this article, let us know why the Shivling of Kedarnath<\/strong> is different from other Shivlings.<\/p>\n

Kedarnath Dham<\/strong> is one of the twelve Jyotirlingas<\/strong>. It is known not only for its natural beauty<\/strong> but also for its religious significance<\/strong>. Here, the Shivling<\/strong> is worshipped in the vigraha form<\/strong>, which is triangular in shape<\/strong>, resembling the back of a bull<\/strong>. The glory of this unique form of Bholenath<\/strong> is immense, so let us take a look at the beliefs and legends<\/strong> associated with it.<\/p>\n

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Bholenath Was Angry With The Pandavas\u00a0<\/strong><\/h3>\n

It is believed that after the Mahabharata war<\/strong>, the Pandavas<\/strong> wanted to attain liberation from the sin<\/strong> of killing their own brothers. Therefore, they went to Kashi<\/strong> to seek blessings from Lord Shiva<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

But Lord Shiva was angry<\/strong> with them and did not want to meet them. Hence, he disguised himself as a bull<\/strong> and hid in Guptkashi<\/strong>. The Pandavas<\/strong> followed Bholenath<\/strong> in search of him all the way to Garhwal<\/strong>.<\/a><\/p>\n

Bheem<\/strong> recognized a bull<\/strong> among a herd of others and tried to catch it. Then Lord Shiva in the form of the bull<\/strong> began to sink into the ground<\/strong>, but Bheem caught the hump part of its back<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

Triangular Shivling (Kedarnath Shivling)<\/strong><\/h3>\n

It is said that the triangular Shivling<\/strong> worshipped in Kedarnath<\/strong> represents the back of that bull<\/strong>. It is believed that Lord Shiva\u2019s face appeared in Nepal as Pashupatinath<\/strong>, his arms at Tungnath<\/strong>, navel at Madhyamaheshwar<\/strong>, and hair at Kalpeshwar<\/strong>. These five places<\/strong> are known as the Panch Kedar<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

Other Reasons (Kedarnath Yatra 2025, Spiritual Mystery)<\/strong><\/h3>\n

Apart from this legend, the shape of the Shivling of Kedarnath<\/strong> can also be seen as a symbol of the natural forces of the Himalayas<\/strong>. Despite facing snow, cold, and other natural calamities for centuries<\/strong>, this Shivling stands firm in its place<\/strong>, representing the immovable and indestructible form of Lord Shiva<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

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Kedarnath Shivling Uttarakhand<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Lord Shiva Appeared, Pleased with the Austerities of Nar and Narayan<\/strong><\/p>\n

Many beliefs and legends<\/strong> are associated with Kedarnath Dham<\/strong>. According to the Kotirudra Samhita of the Shiva Purana<\/strong>, in ancient times, Lord Vishnu\u2019s incarnations Nar and Narayan<\/strong> used to worship Lord Shiva daily<\/strong> by making a Shivling out of clay (Parthiv Shivling)<\/strong> in Badrivan<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

The Kedarnath Temple<\/strong> is located in the Rudraprayag district of Uttarakhand<\/strong>. It is one of the twelve Jyotirlingas<\/strong> and also one of the Char Dhams of Uttarakhand<\/strong>. As mentioned in the Shiva Purana<\/strong>, Nar and Narayan<\/strong> used to perform daily worship of Lord Shiva<\/strong> by creating a Parthiv Shivling<\/strong> in Badrivan<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

Pleased with the devotion of Nar and Narayan<\/strong>, Lord Shiva appeared before them<\/strong>. Lord Shiva then asked them to request a boon. Nar and Narayan<\/strong> requested that Lord Shiva should always remain present at that place<\/strong>, so that other devotees could also easily have His darshan<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

Hearing this, Lord Shiva<\/strong> said that from now on, He would always reside there<\/strong>, and that the region would be known as Kedarkhand (the land of Kedar)<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

Suggested Read: Rudra Meditation Cave Kedarnath – How to Book?<\/a><\/h5>\n

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Guru Shankaracharya Renovated the Temple<\/strong><\/h3>\n

It is believed that a self-manifested (Swayambhu) Shivling<\/strong> is established in Kedarnath Dham<\/strong>. The term Swayambhu Shivling<\/strong> means one that appeared on its own<\/strong>. The Kedarnath Temple<\/strong> was originally constructed by the Pandava king Janamejaya<\/strong>, and later, Adi Guru Shankaracharya<\/strong> carried out its renovation (restoration)<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

Other Important Facts Related to the Temple<\/strong><\/h3>\n

The Kedarnath Temple<\/strong> is built on a high platform<\/strong>. Around the main sanctum (Garbha Griha)<\/strong> and the mandapa (hall)<\/strong>, there is a path for circumambulation (Parikrama Marg)<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

In the temple courtyard<\/strong>, the sacred bull Nandi<\/strong>, the vehicle of Lord Shiva<\/strong>, is seated. The worship of Lord Shiva<\/strong> here is performed following ancient rituals<\/strong> that have been in practice since old times.<\/p>\n

Early in the morning, the Shivling is bathed<\/strong>, and a layer of ghee<\/strong> is applied to it. After that, Lord Shiva is worshipped<\/strong> with incense, lamps, and other offerings<\/strong>, followed by an Aarti<\/strong>. In the evening, a special adornment (Shringar)<\/strong> of the deity is performed.<\/p>\n

How to Reach Kedarnath<\/strong><\/h3>\n

Kedarnath<\/strong> is located in the Rudraprayag district of Uttarakhand<\/strong>. To reach Kedarnath, one can first travel to Haridwar, Rishikesh, or Dehradun<\/strong>. From these cities, buses and taxis<\/strong> are available to reach Gaurikund<\/strong>, the base point for the temple. Haridwar, Rishikesh, and Dehradun are well connected<\/strong> to major cities across the country by various means of transportation.<\/p>\n

After reaching Gaurikund<\/strong>, the remaining distance of about 16 kilometers<\/strong> to Kedarnath Temple<\/strong> can be covered on foot<\/strong>, or with the help of a palanquin (Palki)<\/strong> or horse\/mule<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

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