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🏛 Jyotirlinga · Char Dham · Panch Kedar🕉 Darshan: Open season: 4:00 AM – 7:00 PM🙏 Welcome, devotees — may your pilgrimage be blessed🏛 Jyotirlinga · Char Dham · Panch Kedar🕉 Darshan: Open season: 4:00 AM – 7:00 PM🙏 Welcome, devotees — may your pilgrimage be blessed

ॐ नमः शिवाय

Jyotirlinga · Char Dham · Panch Kedar

Kedarnath Temple

ShivaKedarnath, UttarakhandFounded Believed 8th century (Adi Shankara)
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Darshan StatusOpen for Devotees
Today · MondayOpen season: 4:00 AM – 7:00 PM27 April 2026
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ॐ नमः शिवाय

Om Namah Shivaya

Salutations to Lord Shiva — the auspicious one.

🙏 Har Har Mahadev

स्वागतम्Welcome to Kedarnath Temple

A sacred Jyotirlinga · Char Dham · Panch Kedar. Come take darshan of Shiva, revered here in the form of Jyotirlinga · Panch Kedar.

Darshan · Seva · Daana

Come for Darshan

Every devotee is welcome at Kedarnath Temple. Here is how you can participate.

Kedarnath Temple, Uttarakhand
Believed 8th century (Adi Shankara)Founded
North Indian HimalayanArchitecture
The Temple

Jyotirlinga · Char Dham · Panch Kedar

Kedarnath is a Himalayan temple dedicated to Shiva, believed to have been established by the Pandavas. It stands at 3,583 metres and is open only from April/May to November.

🕉 Ishta DevataShiva· Jyotirlinga · Panch Kedar
Ishta Devata

Shiva

Jyotirlinga · Panch Kedar

ॐ नमः शिवाय

Om Namah Shivaya

Salutations to Lord Shiva — the auspicious one.

Har Har Mahadev

First-Time Visitor

Your Pilgrimage Companion

Essential guidance for a blessed and comfortable darshan at Kedarnath Temple.

Dress Respectfully

Traditional Indian attire is recommended. Avoid shorts, sleeveless tops, and revealing clothing.

Arrive Early

Weekdays and early mornings see shorter queues. Allow at least 2–3 hours for a complete darshan experience.

Sanctum Etiquette

Phones, cameras, leather items and tobacco are typically prohibited inside the sanctum. Cloakroom facilities are available at most temples.

Remove Footwear

Footwear must be removed before entering the temple precinct. Designated chappal stands are available at the entrance.

Prasadam

After darshan, receive the sacred prasadam — blessed food offered to the deity — as a tangible blessing to carry home.

Become a Patron

Join the tradition of temple patronage

Kedarnath Temple welcomes devoted patrons who wish to support its daily sevas and preserve it for future generations.

Location

Finding Kedarnath Temple

Address

Kedarnath
Kedarnath, Uttarakhand, India

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May your darshan be blessed

Kedarnath Temple welcomes you. Reach out to plan your visit.

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