LESSER-KNOWN FACTS ABOUT KEDARNATH DHAM
The lord himself protects the temple In 2013, monsoon floods and landslides, resulting in the destruction of the entire surroundings of Kedarnath. But the temple of Kedarnath remained intact.
The common Greeting Jai Kedar, Jai shree Kedar The entire greetings scenario changes when you visit Kedarnath. Everywhere you will be able to listen to Jai Kedar or Jai shree Kedar.
The connection of Udak Kund with Kedarnath Temple It is believed that if someone drinks the holy water of Udak Kund before his death, that person will be free forever from the karmic circle of birth and death.
Kedarnath Tirth Purohits Kedarnath Tirth Purohits are often called as Panda or Tirth Gurus of Kedarnath. Kedarnath Tirth Purohit perform rituals on the behalf of their patron and collect payments.
How do people view Kedarnath in Garhwal? People of Garhwal view kedarnath in different light. The Shiv Lingam is not actually a form of buffalo but it is a swayambhu (self-manifest) Jyotirlinga (a form of light) which is already here from the time unknown.
Origin of Kedarnath Dham Pandavas built the Kedarnath Temple after the great epic Mahabharat. Since they felt guilty for shedding the blood of their own brothers, they wanted to atone for their sins.
Kedarnath temple in Mythology In Myths, according to Rudra Samhita, Nar and Narayan were the incarnation of Lord Vishnu undertook severe penance for 1000 years in one leg by creating a Shiv Ling.
Significance of Ghee Ghee holds a very important place in the temple of Kedarnath. Devotees rub the lingam with ghee which is considered auspicious.