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title: Kedarnath Temple
author: Dr. Diksha Tiwari Singh 
source: https://www.worldhistory.org/image/3933/kedarnath-temple/
format: machine-readable-alternate
license: Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-ShareAlike (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-sa/4.0/)
updated: 2015-06-19
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# Kedarnath Temple

_Authored by [Dr. Diksha Tiwari Singh ](https://www.worldhistory.org/user/tiwaridiksha321/)_

## Image File

[![Kedarnath Temple](https://www.worldhistory.org/uploads/images/3933.jpg)](https://www.worldhistory.org/uploads/images/3933.jpg)

## Image Caption

The Kedarnath [temple](https://www.worldhistory.org/temple/) in the Himalayas of [India](https://www.worldhistory.org/india/) dates back to the 8th century CE. A famous myth associated with the site involves the [Mahabharata](https://www.worldhistory.org/Mahabharata/) [war](https://www.worldhistory.org/disambiguation/War/) which occurred between the Kauravs and [Pandavas](https://www.worldhistory.org/Pandavas/). The Pandavas, feeling guilty for killing their relatives, sought the blessing of Lord [Shiva](https://www.worldhistory.org/shiva/) for liberation. Shiva, however, was unwilling to reveal himself to the Pandava brothers and so hid in Guptakashi. When the Pandava brothers finally found Shiva the [god](https://www.worldhistory.org/God/) disguised himself at Kedarnath as a buffalo and he buried himself underground. However, Shiva left his hump still visible on the surface and so was discovered by the brothers. (According to tradition this hump later formed into a natural rock and was worshiped at Kedarnath as a manifestation of Shiva). Shiva, once discovered and pleased with the perseverance of the Pandavas, absolved them from their sin and so they built the temple. The temple is a holy place for [Hindu](https://www.worldhistory.org/hinduism/) pilgrims and they travel the critical paths at the site in order to worship Shiva.

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## About the Author

As a history enthusiast, I'm driven by a passion for uncovering the rich narratives of Indian Indigenous communities, delving into their local histories, and exploring the depths of ancient Indian history.
- [Linkedin Profile](https://www.linkedin.com/dr-diksha-tiwari-4720b1b7/)

## Cite This Work

### APA
Singh, D. D. T. (2015, June 19). Kedarnath Temple. *World History Encyclopedia*. <https://www.worldhistory.org/image/3933/kedarnath-temple/>
### Chicago
Singh, Dr. Diksha Tiwari. "Kedarnath Temple." *World History Encyclopedia*, June 19, 2015. <https://www.worldhistory.org/image/3933/kedarnath-temple/>.
### MLA
Singh, Dr. Diksha Tiwari. "Kedarnath Temple." *World History Encyclopedia*, 19 Jun 2015, <https://www.worldhistory.org/image/3933/kedarnath-temple/>.

## License & Copyright

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