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Kedarnath

केदारनाथ
Also known as: Kedāranātha, Kedar, Himalayan Shiva

About

The presiding deity of the Kedarnath Temple in Uttarakhand, one of the 12 Jyotirlingas and a Char Dham pilgrimage site. Located in the Himalayas at 3,583 meters. Associated with the Pandavas and the bull form of Shiva. Represents the Himalayan aspect of Shiva.

Attributes

JyotirlingaHimalayan shrineChar DhamBull formPandavas

Symbols

LingaHimalayasBullSnow
Consort
Parvati
Vahana (Mount)
Nandi

Associated Mantras

Om Kedāranāthāya Namaḥ
Jyotirlinga Stotram
Kedarnath Stotram

Festivals

Maha ShivaratriKedarnath opening (April-May)Char Dham Yatra

Scriptures

Shiva PuranaSkanda Purana

Regions Worshipped

KedarnathUttarakhandPan-India

Iconography

Linga form. Temple located at high altitude. Open only from April to November due to snow.