The Panch Kedar comprises five sacred shrines dedicated to Lord Shiva across the rugged mountains of Rudraprayag and Chamoli districts. Mythologically established by the Pandavas following the Kurukshetra war, Shiva is worshipped here in five distinct forms: his hump at Kedarnath, navel at Madhyamaheshwar, arms at Tungnath, face at Rudranath, and matted hair at Kalpeshwar.
The Panch Kedar comprises five sacred shrines dedicated to Lord Shiva across the rugged mountains of Rudraprayag and Chamoli districts. Mythologically established by the Pandavas following the Kurukshetra war, Shiva is worshipped here in five distinct forms: his hump at Kedarnath, navel at Madhyamaheshwar, arms at Tungnath, face at Rudranath, and matted hair at Kalpeshwar.
The highest Shiva shrine in the world at 3,680 m on Chandrashila ridge, worshipped as Tritiya Kedar.
Dwitiya Kedar temple dedicated to the navel of Lord Shiva, situated at 3,497 m below Chaukhamba peak.
Chaturtha Kedar natural rock shrine worshipped as the face of Shiva amidst high bugyals in Chamoli district.
Pancham Kedar cave temple in Urgam Valley, open year-round for worship of Shiva’s matted locks (Jata).
Sacred Jyotirlinga and high-altitude Himalayan shrine of Lord Shiva located at 3,583 m in Rudraprayag district.
