Kedarnath Temple Opening Date, Month & Best Time

Opening Dates for Kedarnath Temple

Amongst the beautiful Himalayan ranges there exist the most sacred and religious place for the Pilgrims.

Kedarnath is one of the most visited Himalayan pilgrim spots over all these years.

Kedarnath denotes Lord Shiva and hundreds and thousands of devotees often come here to offer their prayers to the holy deity of Lord Shiva.

The trip to Kedarnath is full of adventures and fun and one must stay prepared to face the hurdles not only climate-wise but also travel-wise.

The scenic beauty is what keeps the pilgrims going, Also the belief and the faith of the pilgrims in the holy deity keeps the pilgrims going.

Kedarnath Yatra is also known as one of the famous Char Dham Yatra.

Kedarnath is situated at the highest altitude where the oxygen level of the weak-hearted is to be duly taken care of.

BEST TIME TO VISIT KEDARNATH

The  Best Time to Visit Kedarnath and all the other shrines also clubbed in as Char Dham in the Himalayan ranges is during the summers which are from March to June.

Although do not forget to carry warm winter clothes and thermal wear as the climate takes a U-turn at any point in time here.

OPENING DATE OF KEDARNATH YATRA

The sacred doors of Kedarnath will open for its devotees and hundreds of visitors Between April 25 to May 7.

With a brief religious ritual which is believed to be held at the Temple of Omkareshwar on the day of Mahashivratri, the doors of Kedarnath shall be opened for all the devotees.

Mahashivratri reckons the day of Lord Shiva.

May First week marks the auspicious day for the grand opening of the Kedarnath Temple.

The other holy shrines like the Yamunotri and Gangotri are believed to open on May 3rd to May 7 on the auspicious day of Akshay Tritiya.

After the religious pooja and other rituals that are to be performed at Omkareshwar, the holy Panchmukhi statue of Lord Shiva shall be brought and placed in Kedarnath Temple.

SIGNIFICANCE OF KEDARNATH

Located at an altitude of 10,248 feet above sea level along the Mandakini River in Kedarnath, Uttarakhand, Kedarnath is one of the most sacred temples to visit among.

Devotees come here to pray for the good health and life of their and their loved ones.

Some come here with a belief that visiting this holy shrine cures a lot of diseases.

Some come here to attain Moksha and Spiritual Divine and in search of peace within.

The temple is beautifully carved and etched with various figurines.

HISTORY OF KEDARNATH

According to history, the Pandavas went to Lord Shiva in the guilt of murdering their blood relatives.

Shiva on the knowledge of the same disappeared and took a shape of the bull as he did not want the Pandavas to be free of their misdeeds.

The various parts of the Bull were then discovered in various parts of India:

• Hump - Kedarnath
• Navel - Madhya Maheshwar
• Two forelegs - Tunganath
• Face - Rudranath
• Hair - Kalpeshwar

These all the holy parts denoting the Panch Kedar were located at divine locations.

Conclusion

Char Dham Yatra and Kedarnath are a must-visit for those who are looking for a fulfilling religious trip.