Sacred journey in the lap of Himalaya: The Kedarnath Temple
Imagine yourself setting foot at the entrance of the temple that carries the spiritual aura within your heart. The sound of distant bells, the sight of ancient stones weathered by centuries of devotion, and the scent of incense fill your mind and heart with devotion. It is a story of a temple that remained covered with snow for around 400 years and survived devastating floods and landslides in 2013. The temple has never failed to astonish scientists, geologists, and its devotees. Here I am taking you to one of the oldest dharmic sthalas, Kedarnath Temple, located in the midst of an awe-inspiring view of a city named Rudraprayag. The Kedarnath Temple is a celestial abode dedicated to Lord Shiva. It is one of the paramount dhams nestled in the heart of the Garhwal Himalayas at the height of 3,584 meters and near the source of the Mandakini River. The temple is one of the significant temples among the 12 Jyotir Lingams, the Panch Kedars and the sacred Chota Char Dham Yatr...