Budha Kedar Temple sits at the sacred confluence of the Bal Ganga and Dharam Ganga rivers in Tehri Garhwal. In Puranic mythology, it is believed that the Pandavas met Sage Agastya here on their quest to seek Lord Shiva’s expiation for the sins of the Mahabharata war. Shiva originally manifested here as an elderly man (Budha) before diving underground. The temple houses an unusually massive natural stone lingam that bears natural marks resembling the footprints of Bhima.
Sacred Overview & Architectural Heritage
Essential Pilgrim Facts & Logistics
Verified Data
District
Tehri Garhwal
Circuit / Cluster
Local & Vedic Heritage
Shiva Shrines of Uttarakhand
Primary Deity
Lord Shiva (Budha Kedar)
Altitude
1,524 m
(5,000 ft)
Trek & Roadhead
Direct roadhead access at Budha Kedar Village (Confluence of Bal Ganga & Dharam Ganga)
Recommended Season
April to November (Festive Shravan & Shivratri)
Pilgrimage Schedule
Opens: Open year-round (05:30 AM - 08:00 PM) | Closes: Open year-round
Winter Worship Seat (Gaddi Sthal)
Same sanctum
Priesthood Lineage
Local Bhatt Priests of Tehri
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Roadhead Access
Budha Kedar Village (Confluence of Bal Ganga & Dharam Ganga)
Route via Rishikesh: Main pilgrimage base with extensive taxi union, bus depot & rail connectivity.
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