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PANCH KEDAR

Uttarakhand’s Garhwal area houses five Panch Kedar temples, including Kedarnath, Madhmaheshwar, Tungnath, Rudranath, and Kalpnath. These sites are believed to have been established by Pandava princes in ancient Hindu scriptures as retribution for the destruction caused during a battle. The legend states that Lord Shiva, disguised as a buffalo, was identified by Bhima, one of the Pandava brothers, and disappeared. He resurfaced in five Himalayan locations, each dedicated to a part of the Lord: Kedarnath, Madhmaheshwar, Tungnath, Rudranath, and Kalpeshwar.

Kedarnath​

Kedarnath

Kedarnath, a Panch Kedar temple at an altitude of 3,583 meters, is believed to be the site where Lord Shiva appeared as a bull’s hump after eluding Pandavas.
Tungnath​

Tungnath

The highest Shiva temple in the world, located at 3,680 meters, is believed to be the site where Lord Shiva’s arms emerged after disappearing from Pandavas’ pursuit.
Rudranath​

Rudranath

Rudranath, situated at 2,286 meters, is believed to be the site where Lord Shiva’s face appeared after the Pandavas sought penance for their sins.

Madhyamaheshwar​

Madhyamaheshwar

This temple, located at 3,490 meters, is believed to be the birthplace of Lord Shiva’s navel, surrounded by breathtaking Himalayan scenery.

Kalpeshwar​

Kalpeshwar

Kalpeshwar, a smaller temple at an altitude of 2,200 meters, is believed to be the site where Lord Shiva’s hair appears.