KEDARNATH "THE LORD OF THE FIELD "

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 Kedarnath is a town located in the northern Indian state of Uttarakhand. It is situated at an altitude of 3,583 meters above sea level in the Garhwal Himalayas, and it is known for its religious significance as well as its natural beauty.

The town is home to the Kedarnath Temple, which is one of the four sacred shrines in Hinduism's Char Dham Yatra. The temple is dedicated to Lord Shiva, and it is believed to have been built by the Pandavas in the Mahabharata era. The temple is only accessible by foot, and visitors have to undertake a challenging trek to reach it.

Apart from its religious significance, Kedarnath is also a popular destination for adventure seekers and nature lovers. The town is surrounded by snow-capped mountains, glaciers, and lush green forests, offering breathtaking views and opportunities for trekking, camping, and other outdoor activities.







However, Kedarnath also faced a devastating natural disaster in 2013 when heavy rainfall and flash floods caused widespread destruction, including the loss of many lives and significant damage to infrastructure. Efforts have since been made to rebuild the town and restore its natural beauty.

"Kedarnath Magic" is a term often used to describe the indescribable feeling of spiritual, emotional, and physical upliftment that many visitors experience when they visit the town of Kedarnath and the Kedarnath Temple.

The intense natural beauty of the town and the surrounding Himalayan mountains, coupled with the spiritual energy of the temple, is said to create an atmosphere that is both awe-inspiring and transformative. Visitors often report feeling a profound sense of peace, joy, and connectedness to something greater than themselves

History and legends of origin

The Pandavas visit Kedarnath after the Mahabharata War

The temple, at a height of 3,583 m (11,755 ft), 223 km (139 mi) from Rishikesh, on the shores of Mandakini river, a tributary of http://Ganga, is a stone edifice of unknown date.[8] It is not certain who built the original Kedarnath temple and when. The name "Kedarnath" means "the lord of the field": it derives from the Sanskrit words kedara ("field") and natha ("lord"). The text Kashi Kedara Mahatmya states that it is so called because "the crop of liberation" grows here.[9]

Many folk legends related to the Garhwal region, Lord Shiva and the creation of the Panch Kedar temples are narrated.

A folk legend about Panch Kedar relates to the Pandavas, the heroes of the Hindu epic Mahabharata. The Pandavas defeated and slew their cousins — the Kauravas in the epic Kurukshetra war. They wished to atone for the sins ofcommitting fratricide (gotra hatya) and Brāhmanahatya (killing of Brahmins — the priest class) during the war. Thus, they handed over the reins of their kingdom to their kin and left in search of lord Shiva and to seek his blessings. First, they went to the holy city of Varanasi (Kashi), believed to be Shiva's favourite city and known for its Kashi Vishwanath Temple. But, Shiva wanted to avoid them as he was deeply incensed by the death and dishonesty at the Kurukshetra war and was, therefore, insensitive to Pandavas' prayers. Therefore, he assumed the form of a bull (Nandi) and hid in the Garhwal region.



KEDARNATH FLOOD 

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