10 Amazing Facts to Know Before Going to Kedarnath in 2023

Kedarnath is a town located in the Rudraprayag district of Uttarakhand, India

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Kedarnath is one of the four sites in the Char Dham Yatra

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The temple is one of the twelve Jyotirlingas

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Kedarnath Temple is believed to have been built by Adi Shankaracharya in the 8th century

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According to mythology, it is believed to be the place where Lord Shiva absolved Pandavas from their sins after the Kurukshetra war

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The trek to Kedarnath involves a 14-kilometer (8.7-mile) uphill journey from Gaurikund, the starting point

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In 2013, Kedarnath faced a severe natural disaster when heavy rainfall and flash floods caused widespread destruction in the region

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The Bhim Shila rock is also said to have protected the temple from the devastating floods and landslides that occurred in 2013

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The Kedarnath Temple is open to devotees only from late April to early November

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