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Floods in Kedarnath - Leaving Behind a Trail of Destruction and Death

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The flash that hit Uttarakhand has caused havoc destruction all across the valley with Kedarnath being the most impacted. The disaster that pounced Uttarakhand and mainly Kedarnath left thousands dead and several stranded.     Only God can answer why the skies bust when the pilgrimage to the Char Dham commences! The villages beside the rivers Alakananda and Bhagirathi were simply washed away and complete left abandoned. The compound and the surrounding area of Kedarnath temple has now got transformed to creation ground with numerous dead bodies strewed all across the area. The residents of villages near Kedarnath are not only facing considerable food shortage, but the hazard of deploy of epidemics can’t be ruled out. Although, thousands of people have been rescued by the rescue teams from Army and other forces, there are several more that are still awaiting relief in this kind of Kedarnath weather .   Though Government played a crucial role in offering relief to the impac...

Kedarnath Where Spirituality Meets Beauty

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As there are temples which connect to the almighty God and on the other side lakes, mountains allow you to feel like paradise. Snuggled within the laps of the Himalayas, one of the Hindu pilgrimages positioned at the height of 3500 in the Rudraprayag district, Uttarakhand.   It is said that this Kedarnath temple was made by Pandavas from Mahabharatha and further redesigned by Adi Guru Shankaracharya.   Kedarnath is named after King Kedar that ruled this place in the old times. With the incredible prospect of mountains, let us cover through the amazing land of Lord Shiva and morw about Kedarnath. Just like a coin has two phases, likewise, the Kedarnath weather doesn’t permit devotees or tourists to reach Kedarnath conveniently.   The religious people in India believe that Lord Shiva, the ruling deity of Kedarnath is safeguarding the Kedarnath temple. Nonetheless, there is no scientific reason or logic to define the sudden outlook of the big rock just behind the temple and...

Delving Deep into Kedarnath Temple History

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Implanted in the magnificent Himalayas, Kedarnath temple is one of the most revered pilgrimage sites for the Hindus. It is a dream of many Hindus to get an opportunity to visit Kedarnath temple at least once in their lifetime. This holy destination not only holds vast religious importance, but also features a rich array of legends, mythology, and history.      In this detailed post, we will dig into the Kedarnath temple history , discover the bewitching tales surround it, and realize the spiritual tempt of this old temple and also provide details about it. Kedarnath temple history 1.    Initial Origins The Kedarnath temple history dates back to old times, with its origins shrouded in the mists of ancientness. It is believed that the site has been a place of worship for 1000 years, long before the temple was built. 2.    Temple establishment The history of kedarnath temple itself is an amazing journey through time. It is extensively believed t...