The legendry temple of Shri Kedarnath is famous among pilgrims as it is a part of the Char Dham yatra. This divine destination is famous for the Jyotirlinga Shiva temple – the Kedarnath Temple. The current structure of the temple was built in 8thcentury by a renowned Hindu saint and philosopher, Adi Shankaracharya. However, the original temple was said to be built during the Mahabharata era by the Pandava brothers.
Today, there is a lord Vishnu Temple in Badrinath. The main Prashad (offering) to Shiva is butter and ghee. Devotees offer butter, ghee and water from Gangotri. Some also offer a silver-coated bilvapatra.
Mystic Beauties of this Pilgrimage Destination
1. Kedarnath Temple-
This Shiva temple is the emblematic structure of Kedarnath. The structure is made with stones and iron clamps. The temple is dedicated to Lord Shiva. You can find other deities like Lord Krishna, Goddess Parvati, Pandavas, and others. Right outside the temple, you will find Nandi, the Vahan of Lord Shiva. The main deity is a uniquely triangle in shape.
Apart from the religious beauty, the place has a mystic natural beauty with snow mountains around it and a fresh Himalayan breeze. If you wish to stay for the night, you can find simple lodges around the region.
2. Adi Shankaracharya Samadhi Mandir-
Right next to the temple, you will find a small shrine for Adi Shankaracharya. It is believed that this is the place where the saint attained salvation. The main deity in this shrine is said to have the power of removing negative energy from the soul. Thus, those who are looking for relief from chronic diseases visit this shrine.
3. Lord Bhairav Temple-
This shrine is considered as the protective deity of Kedarnath. Lord Bhairav is the ferocious form of Lord Shiva.
Located south to the Kedarnath Temple, this shrine is famous for spiritual reasons and the clear Himalayan view of mountains and the Kedar Valley. This temple is located on top of a hill.
4. Chorabari Tal-
Chorabari Tal or Gandhi Sarovar is a small lake, which is fed by Chorabari Bamak glacier. People relax closer to this lake and enjoy the views of Himalayas. If you plan to visit this lake, make sure to start your vacation as early as possible.
5. Rudra Meditation Cave-
This cave is located closer to the temple and gives a panoramic view of Kedarnath temple, and the Bhairav Shrine. This is the spot where people visit to meditate in absolute peace.
6. Sonprayag-
This is the place where Mandakini River and Vasuki River meet. This is an important spiritual destination on the way to Kedarnath Temple. To visit this spot and the waterfalls, you need to register with biometric scanning. From here, you can find some of the beautiful Himalayan views.
7. Vasuki Tal Lake-
This is a legendary lake famous for being the spot where Lord Vishnu took bath on earth. From this lake, you can spot the peak of Chaukhamba. If you visit during the summer, you can spot Brahmakamal flowers. This flower is found only in this region and is quite famous among nature lovers and photographers. This lake is a part of the Kedarnath wildlife sanctuary, which is lush with interesting flora and fauna of the Himalayan kingdom.
Those who love an adventure time would trek through this forest from Gauri Kund to reach Kedarnath Temple. This is also the route of Chardham yatra.
8. Triyuginarayan Temple-
Just 27 km away from Kedarnath Temple, the Triyuginarayan temple stands. This is the legendary temple where Lord Shiva wed Lord Parvati. It is said that the temple has a divine fire, which was lit during the wedding ceremony, eons ago. The ashes from this divine fire are said to give marital bliss. The three water bodies surrounding this temple are said to have originated from the navel of Lord Vishnu.
9. Gaurikund Temple-
Gauri is another name for Lord Parvati. This temple is the spot where Lord Parvati took penance for pleasing her consort, Shiva. The temple has hot springs closer to it and they are said to have healing powers. 
Jai Shri Kedarnath Mahadev! SHUBH PRABHAT!
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