{"id":1493,"date":"2019-07-14T06:04:57","date_gmt":"2019-07-14T11:34:57","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/rishikeshdaytour.com\/blogoldsite\/?p=1493"},"modified":"2025-09-01T23:33:48","modified_gmt":"2025-09-02T05:03:48","slug":"5-kedar-in-uttarakhand-name-and-location","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/rishikeshdaytour.com\/blogoldsite\/5-kedar-in-uttarakhand-name-and-location\/","title":{"rendered":"Discover 5 Kedar in Uttarakhand and Name and location, India"},"content":{"rendered":"

Discover 5 Kedar in Uttarakhand and Name and location, India<\/h1>\n

In the Garhwal region of Uttarakhand, five prestigious temples dedicated to Lord Shiva, including Kedarnath<\/strong>, are collectively known as the 5 Kedar in Uttarakhand<\/p>\n

You must already know about Kedarnath Temple<\/strong>, one of the Char Dhams located in the Garhwal region of the Himalayan state Uttarakhand. Along with Kedarnath, there are five Shiva temples here.<\/p>\n

These five Shiva temples are collectively called 5 Kedar in Uttarakhand. The 5 Kedar is described in the Skanda Purana<\/strong> in the Kedarkhand section. According to mythological beliefs<\/strong>, the Panch Kedar temples were built by the Pandavas<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

Special for Shiva devotees as well as trekking enthusiasts<\/strong><\/h4>\n

This temple group holds special importance for Shiva devotees<\/strong> as well as people fond of trekking<\/strong>. Among the Panch Kedar, the first Kedar<\/strong> is Kedarnath<\/strong>, the second Kedar<\/strong> is Madmaheshwar<\/strong>, the third Kedar<\/strong> is Tungnath<\/strong>, the fourth Kedar<\/strong> is Rudranath<\/strong>, and the fifth Kedar<\/strong> is Kalpeshwar Mahadev<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

The special thing is that you can visit all 5 Kedar temples in a single journey<\/strong>. Amid the beautiful Himalayan peaks<\/strong>, you can reach these temples on foot<\/strong>, passing through dense forests<\/strong> at times and vast meadows (bugyals<\/a>)<\/strong> at other times. During the winter season<\/strong>, like Kedarnath, there is heavy snowfall<\/strong> around all these temples.<\/p>\n

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

Lord Shiva in the form of a buffalo ( 5 Kedar in Uttarakhand )<\/strong><\/h4>\n

According to mythological legend<\/strong>, after winning the Mahabharata war<\/strong>, the Pandavas wanted to seek Lord Shiva\u2019s blessings<\/strong> to be freed from the sin of fratricide<\/strong>. Searching for Lord Shiva, the Pandavas reached the Himalayas, but Shankar Ji did not want to give them a darshan<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

So, meditating inwardly, he took residence in Kedarnath<\/strong>. When the Pandavas reached Kedarnath, Lord Shiva assumed the form of a buffalo (Mahish)<\/strong>. When recognized by the Pandavas, Shiva partially submerged into the ground; Bhima held the upper part of the buffalo\u2019s back<\/strong>, and then Shiva gave them darshan, freeing them from their sins.<\/p>\n

Since then, the buffalo\u2019s back<\/strong> is worshipped in the form of a lingam-like figure<\/strong> at Kedarnath Temple. At Tungnath<\/strong>, the arms (b\u0101h\u016b)<\/strong> are worshipped; at Rudranath<\/strong>, the face (mukh)<\/strong>; at Madmaheshwar<\/strong>, the navel (nabhi)<\/strong>; and at Kalpeshwar<\/strong>, the hair (jata)<\/strong> of Shiva are worshipped.<\/p>\n

How to reach these 5 Kedar in Uttarakhand<\/strong><\/h3>\n
\"Kedarnath
Kedarnath<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Kedarnath:<\/strong><\/h4>\n

This temple is one of the Char Dhams in Uttarakhand and is also one of the twelve Jyotirlingas<\/strong> in India. To reach Kedarnath, Rishikesh<\/strong> is the nearest railway station. From here, one can take a taxi or bus to Gaurikund<\/strong>, followed by a 16 km trek on foot<\/strong>. Palki (palanquin), horse, and helicopter<\/strong> services are also available.<\/p>\n

\"Madhyameshwar
Madhyameshwar temple<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Madmaheshwar:<\/strong><\/h4>\n

Here, the middle part of Lord Shiva<\/strong> is worshipped. Inside the temple, a serpent-shaped Shiva Linga<\/strong> and Ardhanarishwar<\/strong> (half Shiva and half Parvati) are installed. To visit this temple, one has to go via Ukhi Math<\/strong> in Rudraprayag district<\/strong> to Uniana<\/strong>, from where a 21 km trek to Madmaheshwar<\/strong> starts.<\/p>\n

\"Tungnath
Tungnath Temple Chopta Uttarakhand<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Tungnath:<\/strong><\/h4>\n

This is the highest-altitude Shiva temple in India<\/strong>, located in Rudraprayag district. From Chopta<\/strong>, a 3 km steep climb<\/strong> leads to Tungnath. On the way, one can see beautiful bugyals<\/strong> and Buransh (rhododendron) trees<\/strong>, with Chandrashila peak<\/strong> just above the temple. To reach here, travel from Rishikesh to Baia Road, Ukhimath<\/strong>, then stop there, and the next day proceed to Chopta<\/strong>, which is 2 km from Ukhimath, for the Tungnath journey.<\/p>\n

\"Rudranath
Rudranath Temple Uttarakhand<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Rudranath:<\/strong><\/h3>\n

Here, Lord Shiva\u2019s face (mukh)<\/strong> is worshipped. This is the only place in India where the face of Shiva<\/strong> is worshipped. Rudranath is located in Chamoli district<\/strong>. From here, Nanda Devi and Trishul peaks<\/strong> can be seen very closely. From Rishikesh, take the road to Gopeshwar<\/strong>, followed by approximately 20 km trek<\/strong> to reach Rudranath.<\/p>\n

\"Kalpeshwar
Kalpeshwar Mahadev Mandir in Uttarakhand<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Kalpeshwar:<\/strong><\/h4>\n

Also known as Kalpnath<\/strong>, this temple houses the hair (jata) of Lord Shiva<\/strong>. It is located in the Urgam Valley of Chamoli district<\/strong>. This is the only Panch Kedar temple at a lower altitude<\/strong> and its gates remain open throughout the year<\/strong>, unlike other Kedar temples which are closed in winter.<\/p>\n

During the month of Sawan<\/strong>, the darshan here is considered highly auspicious. Earlier, one had to trek 10 km from Urgam village<\/strong> to reach the temple, but now, with the road from Helang to Devgram<\/strong>, the trek is reduced to just 300 meters<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

Suggested Read – Panch Badri – A Soulful Journey of the Five Temples of Lord Vishnu<\/a><\/h5>\n

\"Kedarnath<\/p>\n

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Connected to Pandavas<\/h3>\n

All these temples were built by the Pandavas and their descendants<\/strong>. Among these, Kedarnath<\/strong>, the second Kedar Madmaheshwar<\/strong>, the third Kedar Tungnath<\/strong>, and the fourth Kedar Rudranath<\/strong> remain closed during winter<\/strong>. The fifth Kedar, Kalpeshwar<\/strong>, is the only temple open for darshan throughout the year<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

Among them, Kedarnath is the main shrine<\/strong>, which is one of the famous Char Dhams of the Himalayas<\/strong>. At Kedarnath, Lord Shiva is worshipped in the form of a bull (V\u1e5bishabha) back-shaped idol<\/strong>. Whereas, at Madmaheshwar<\/strong>, the navel<\/strong> of the Lord is worshipped; at Tungnath<\/strong>, the arms<\/strong>; at Rudranath<\/strong>, the face<\/strong>; and at Kalpeshwar<\/strong>, the hair (jata)<\/strong> is worshipped.<\/p>\n

According to mythological stories<\/strong>, after the Mahabharata war<\/strong><\/a>, when the Pandavas set out to seek forgiveness from Lord Shiva<\/strong> to be freed from their sins, Mahadev took the form of a bull<\/strong> to escape from the Pandavas and moved towards the Himalayas, where he disappeared<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

But Bhima recognized him<\/strong> and held the hump of Shiva in the form of a bull<\/strong>. Only then did Lord Shiva give them darshan<\/strong>. His body in bull form appeared at five separate locations<\/strong>. Today, these five locations are known as Panch Kedar<\/strong>. Each temple is dedicated to one part of Shiva\u2019s body<\/strong>, and each site has its own mystical power and beauty<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

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