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Then he finally forgave them for their deeds. Another legend is related to Nara and Narayana. Two incarnations of Vishnu who went to perform severe penance in Badrikashram of Bharat Khand now known as Badrinath Temple in front of a Shivalinga fashioned out of the earth.

Lord Shiva was pleased with their dedication and appeared in front of them and granted them a wish. Nar Narayan requested Shiva to stay there and make that place his permanent abode as a Jyotirlinga at Kedarnath for the welfare of humanity.

Granting their wish, Lord Shiva stayed in that place which is now known as Kedarnath. According to scientists, there are many yellow lines in the structure of the temple. Which are made by sliding the glacier slowly over the stones. In fact, the glaciers move very slowly and are not only made up of snow ice but also of mud and rocks. The temple not only survived hundred years under the snow, but also avoided any serious damage from the movement of the glacier and flash floods, but its impact can be seen in the form of yellow lines on the stones used in constructing the Kedarnath shrine.

Scientists believe that inside the temple there are many signs of glacial movement and stones are much more polished. And because of this, during that period Kedarnath Temple and neighboring places were covered by snow and became a part of glaciers.

Although there is no documentation evidence regarding the age of Kedarnath Temple History. And by whom it was built. But there are several myths and legends about its construction. According to the Garhwal Development Corporation, Adi Shankaracharya built the present temple in the 8th century.

The famous Kedarnath temple in the district of Rudraprayag in Uttarkhand has been one of the worst hit in the flash floods. Thousands of pilgrims who were attending the trek are believed to be stranded and according to the IAF, Kedarnath remains the worst hit area in the floods.

The IAF has said that by tomorrow all critical evacuations from Kedarnath should be over and nearly 15, people have been rescued for now. Badrinath is also a part of the major Char Dhams for Hindus. Kedarnath is located at about metres feet above sea level.

The town is located near the Chorabari Glacier, which forms the the head of the Mandakini river. This closeness to the glacier also made it the worst hit due to the incessant rains which eventually led to the flash floods. The land is around the temple is named Vrindavan in honour of King Kedar's daughter. There's also a legend that says this is the temple where the Pandavas finally found Lord Shiva in order to seek forgiveness for the sin of killing their cousins.

Jolly Grant is the nearest airport to Kedarnath situated at a distance of kilometers. Jolly Grant Airport is well connected to Delhi with daily flights. Gaurikund is well connected by motorable roads with Jolly Grant Airport. Taxis are easily available from Jolly Grant Airport to Gaurikund.

The nearest railway station to Kedarnath is Rishikesh. Rishikesh railway station is situated kilometers before Kedarnath on NH Rishikesh is well connected by railway networks with major destinations of India. Trains to Rishikesh are frequent. Gaurikund is well connected by motorable roads with Rishikesh. Taxis and buses are easily available from Rishikesh to Gaurikund. Gaurikund is the point where the road to Kedarnath ends and an easy trek of 14km begins.

Gaurikund is well connected by motorable roads with major destinations of Uttarakhand and northern states of India. Gaurikund lies on National Highway which connects Rudraprayag with Kedarnath. Developed by: Maxposure Media Group. Breadcrumb Home Destination Kedarnath. Attractions Sonprayag Read More. Chorbari Bamak Glacier Read More. Mount Kedarnath Read More. Kedar Dome Read More.

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