HomeTemples Kedarnath Temple
Open now

Kedarnath Temple

, Est. 0800

About Kedarnath Temple

Kedarnath Temple stands as a homogeneous manifestation of Shiva, revered as the 'Lord of Kedarkhand,' the historical designation of this Himalayan region. Located near the Mandakini river in Uttarakhand's Garhwal range, the temple ranks as the eleventh of the twelve Jyotirlingas and forms a crucial component of the Char Dham pilgrimage circuit. The sanctuary operates seasonally, welcoming devotees between April and November when weather permits access. During winter months, the temple's deity is ceremonially transferred to Ukhimath (Omkareshwar Temple) for six months of worship, a practice reflecting the region's severe alpine climate. The temple committee manages comprehensive pilgrimage services including advance puja bookings, accommodation arrangements, and vehicle permits for visitors undertaking this sacred journey.

JyotirlingaShivaChar DhamHimalayan pilgrimageSeasonal temple
9
Daily rituals

How to reach

Address
Kedarnath, Garhwal Himalayas, Uttarakhand, India (3,583 meters altitude)
Directions
Kedarnath Temple is located in at 30.7333°N, 79.0667°E. Open in Google Maps
Temple office
0135-2741600

Darshan & aarti timings

Timings may vary on festival days — please confirm with the temple before travelling.

Mahabhishek (special puja)
Aarti / ritual
04:00 – 05:00
General Darshan
06:00 – 15:00
Afternoon Closure
15:00 – 17:00
Evening Darshan
17:00 – 21:00
Temple Closing
21:00
Mangala Aarti (Morning)
Aarti / ritual
04:00
Balabhog (Morning Offering)
07:00
Shringaar Aarti (Evening)
Aarti / ritual
19:30
Shayan Aarti (Closing)
Aarti / ritual
20:30
Get a reminder 30 minutes before the next aarti.Set reminder

Photos & video

Images from open/free sources with attribution. Tap any photo to view it full size.

Kedarnath Temple 1
Watch darshan video

Festivals celebrated here

The temple is busiest and most beautifully decorated on these days.

24Nov
Kartik Purnimaकार्तिक पूर्णिमा

Dev Deepawali, Ganga ghats lit

Remind
14Sep
Ganesh Chaturthiगणेश चतुर्थी

10-day Ganpati festival, Maharashtra

Remind
08Nov
Diwaliदीपावली

Festival of lights, Lakshmi puja

Remind
0
0 reviews
5
78%
4
16%
3
4%
2
1%
1
1%
Write a review
More temples

You may also visit