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Kedarnath Dham is located in the majestic Himalayas at an altitude of 3,583 meters above sea level. It is considered to be one of the holiest pilgrimage sites for Hindus.
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Kedarnath Dham is dedicated to Lord Shiva, one of the most revered deities in Hinduism. It is believed that the temple was built by the Pandavas during the Mahabharata era.
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Kedarnath Dham is accessible only on foot or by mules and horses. The trek to the temple is considered to be a challenging one and requires a lot of physical stamina.
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The temple of Kedarnath Dham is rebuilt every 20 years. The last rebuilding was done in 2013 after the devastating floods in Uttarakhand.
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Kedarnath Dham is one of the Char Dham, the four holiest pilgrimage sites for Hindus. The other three Char Dham are Badrinath, Gangotri, and Yamunotri.
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Kedarnath Dham is also home to the Samadhi of Adi Shankaracharya, one of the greatest philosophers and theologians of ancient India.
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Due to the extreme weather conditions in the region, the temple of Kedarnath Dham remains closed for six months from November to April.
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The trek to Kedarnath Dham offers stunning views of the Himalayas, including peaks like Nanda Devi, Kedarnath, and Chaukhamba.
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