Madhyamaheshwar (Dwitiya Kedar) is situated at an elevation of 3,497 meters in the Garhwal Himalayas of Rudraprayag district, surrounded by alpine meadows with dramatic vistas of Chaukhamba peak. Shiva is worshipped here in the form of his divine navel (Nabhi).
Sacred Overview & Architectural Heritage
Essential Pilgrim Facts & Logistics
Verified Data
District
Rudraprayag
Circuit / Cluster
Panch Kedar
Primary Deity
Lord Shiva
Altitude
3,497 m
(11,473 ft)
Trek & Roadhead
16 km trek from Ransi Village
Recommended Season
May to June & September to October
Pilgrimage Schedule
Opens: Late May | Closes: Late November
Winter Worship Seat (Gaddi Sthal)
Omkareshwar Temple, Ukhimath
Priesthood Lineage
BKTC appointed Jangam / Lingayat priests
OpenStreetMap Route & Pilgrimage Access Map
Live spatial coordinates and transit route from the most searched transit hub to Madhyamaheshwar Temple.
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On-Foot Trek
16 km from Ransi Village
Route via Rishikesh: Main pilgrimage base with extensive taxi union, bus depot & rail connectivity.
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