The Kedarnath Temple, nestled in the breathtaking Rudraprayag district of Uttarakhand, holds immense significance for Hindu pilgrims. It is one of the 12 Jyotirlingas and a prominent temple among the Panch Kedar group. Here’s everything you need to know about the Kedarnath Yatra 2024:

• Deity: Lord Shiva (Kedarnath)
• Elevation: 3,583 meters (11,755 feet)
• Annual Visitors: Over 15 lakh visitors in 2022 during the Char Dham Yatra.

The opening and closing dates of the Kedarnath Temple are determined by the priests of the Omkareshwar Temple in Ukhimath based on the Hindu Panchang. Here are the dates for 2024:

• Opening Date: 10 May 2024 Morning 7:00 AM (Morning)
• Closing Date: November 2024 
•  Darshan Timing: Temple Opens At 4:00 AM & Closes Around 8:00 PM

Kedarnath Temple History:

• The origins of the temple are shrouded in myth and legend. While the Mahabharata doesn’t explicitly mention Kedarnath, a popular belief attributes its construction to the legendary Pandavas.
• In the 8th century AD, the revered Hindu guru Adi Sankaracharya is said to have rebuilt the temple at the site where the Pandavas supposedly erected a Shiv temple.

Plan your Kedarnath Yatra and experience the spiritual aura of this sacred place during the auspicious months of April to June and September to October. 🙏🏔️

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