Shri Kedarnath Jyotirlinga Dham, Rudraprayag
श्री केदारनाथ ज्योतिर्लिंग धाम • रुद्रप्रयाग, उत्तराखंड (पंच केदार) • Lord Sadashiva Kedarnath (Triangular Hump-Shaped Swayambhu Jyotirlinga)
After the Kurukshetra war, the Pandavas sought Lord Shiva in the Garhwal Himalayas to atone for Gotra-hatya. Shiva assumed the form of a bull (Nandi) and dived into the earth at Kedarnath, leaving His conical hump on the surface. Adi Shankaracharya revitalized the Katyuri stone shrine in the 8th century CE and attained Mahasamadhi right behind the sanctum.
Sacred Sevas, Archana, Bhog & Prasad Offerings
Book official VIP Darshan slots, Gotra Sankalp Archana, Shringar Seva, and consecrated Prasad delivery for Shri Kedarnath Jyotirlinga Dham, Rudraprayag.
Kedarnath Rudrabhishek & Pure Cow-Ghee Lepan Sankalp (BKTC)
Official Rawal/Vedpathi Sankalp and pure Himalayan cow-ghee anointing (Ghee Lepan) on the conical Kedarnath Jyotirlinga in your family Gotra.
Kedarnath Chaulai (Ramdana) Ladoo, Brahma Kamal & Bhasma Box
Sacred Himalayan Chaulai Ladoo, Kedarnath Vibhuti Bhasma, Rudraksha, and wooden Kedarnath shrine replica shipped via Speed Post.
GMVN & BKTC Kedarnath Base Camp Cottages / Tents
Insulated pilgrim cottages and heated dormitories near Kedarnath Helipad and Mandakini Ghat.
Sacred Lineage of Shri Kedarnath Jyotirlinga Dham, Rudraprayag
After the Kurukshetra war, the Pandavas sought Lord Shiva in the Garhwal Himalayas to atone for Gotra-hatya. Shiva assumed the form of a bull (Nandi) and dived into the earth at Kedarnath, leaving His conical hump on the surface. Adi Shankaracharya revitalized the Katyuri stone shrine in the 8th century CE and attained Mahasamadhi right behind the sanctum.
Sanctum Maryada & Pilgrim Protocol
High-Altitude Himalayan Shrine (3,583m): Mandatory Uttarakhand Char Dham biometric registration and warm thermal clothing required. From 04:00 AM to 03:00 PM devotees can perform Nirvana Darshan (natural rock form anointed with pure ghee); after 05:00 PM the Jyotirlinga is adorned in Shringar.
- Free Footwear Stand (Juta Ghar) & Cloakroom at Main Gate
- Senior Citizen & Differently-Abled Assisted Darshan Queue
- Carry Valid Govt Photo ID for VIP Darshan & Seva Sankalp
Offer Sacred e-Chanda & Puja Seva
Every voluntary offering is linked to your verified Utsav Sangh Devotee account so you can download official receipts and track status anytime in your Passbook.
Heritage & Community Chronicle of Shri Kedarnath Jyotirlinga Dham, Rudraprayag
Sacred Consecration & Sthala Purana
After the Kurukshetra war, the Pandavas sought Lord Shiva in the Garhwal Himalayas to atone for Gotra-hatya. Shiva assumed the form of a bull (Nandi) and dived into the earth at Kedarnath, leaving His conical hump on the surface. Adi Shankaracharya revitalized the Katyuri stone shrine in the 8th century CE and attained Mahasamadhi right behind the sanctum.
Sanctum Architecture & Pilgrim Corridor
Preserving classical temple architecture, daily Vedic rituals (Maha Abhishek Puja: 04:00 AM | Pratah Aarti: 06:00 AM | Bhog Closure & Shringar: 03:00 PM – 05:00 PM | Sandhya Shringar Aarti: 07:30 PM | Shayan: 08:30 PM), and pilgrim annakshetra hospitality in Kedarnath.
Digital Seva Desk & Pilgrim Portal
Online booking for VIP Darshan, Gotra Sankalp Archana, Consecrated Prasad dispatch, and transparent temple trust offerings.
Executive Office Bearers
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Devotee Seva & Facilities
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Annual Smaranika
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