The Panch Kedar is a circuit of five sacred Shiva temples in the Garhwal Himalayas of Uttarakhand, each believed to enshrine a different part of Lord Shiva's body that fell here after the Mahabharata. According to legend, the Pandavas sought Shiva's blessing after the Kurukshetra war, but Shiva evaded them by hiding as a bull. When cornered, he dived into the earth — different body parts emerging at five locations now known as the Panch Kedar.
1️⃣ Kedarnath (3,583m) — Shiva's Hump
The most famous of the five. 16km trek from Gaurikund. 12th Jyotirlinga.
2️⃣ Tungnath (3,680m) — Shiva's Arms
World's highest Shiva temple. 3.5km trek from Chopta. Stunning 360° Himalayan views.
3️⃣ Rudranath (2,286m) — Shiva's Face
Most remote of the five. 20km forest trek. Ancient temple with dramatic setting.
4️⃣ Madmaheshwar (3,497m) — Shiva's Navel
22km trek through alpine meadows. Located between Kedarnath and Rudranath valleys.
5️⃣ Kalpeshwar (2,134m) — Shiva's Hair
The only Panch Kedar open all year. 2km trek. Located in Urgam valley near Joshimath.
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