Shri Kedarnath is located in the lap of Rudra Himalayan range and regarded as one of the holiest place in Hindu mythology ,Kedarnath is a small town in hill state of Uttarakhand in north India. One of the popular most destination amongst Hindus across globe this is one of the Char Dham pilgrimage destination of Uttarakhand.
Situated at a height of 3585 mts above sea level it is believed that this exquisitely architecture temple of Kedarnathwas built in 8 th century by ShriShankaracharya. Legend is Pandavas were the one who established the temple here first when as a result of their penance on this place, a glorious JyotirLinga appeared and Lord Shiva appeared from this great light.Set amidst a majestic jaw dropping snowcapped Shivalic range of Himalaya and at the head of river Mandakini,the kedarnathtemple is visited by thousands of devotees each years.The temple remain open from April to the mid November and in winters the shrine is shifted and worshipped at Ookhimath , a small town in Rudraprayag district.