Located right at the dramatic meeting of the emerald Mandakini and muddy Alaknanda rivers in Rudraprayag, this ancient shrine honors Lord Shiva in his Rudra manifestation. Here Narada Muni is believed to have performed intense penance to master the celestial art of music and veena.
Sacred Overview & Architectural Heritage
Essential Pilgrim Facts & Logistics
Verified Data
District
Rudraprayag
Circuit / Cluster
Panch Prayag
Primary Deity
Lord Shiva
Altitude
610 m
(2,001 ft)
Trek & Roadhead
0.1 km trek from Rudraprayag Sangam Ghat
Recommended Season
Year-round
Pilgrimage Schedule
Opens: Open Year-Round | Closes: Never Closes
Winter Worship Seat (Gaddi Sthal)
On-site shrine
Priesthood Lineage
Local Garhwali Brahmins
OpenStreetMap Route & Pilgrimage Access Map
Live spatial coordinates and transit route from the most searched transit hub to Rudranath Temple, Rudraprayag Sangam.
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On-Foot Trek
0.1 km from Rudraprayag Sangam Ghat
Route via Rishikesh: Main pilgrimage base with extensive taxi union, bus depot & rail connectivity.
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