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Kedarnath is one of the holiest sites for Hindus, and in particular for Shaivites. An interesting fact is that there are four other holy places, which along with Kedarnath, form the Panch Kedar Yatra. When you are visiting from Haridwar to Kedarnath for the char dham yatra in India, you can visit all these five holy places. Let’s know about all these places in detail.
Devotees of Lord Shiv aspire to do the Kedarnath yatra where they can get the blessings of Kedareshwar. Along with Kedar, there are four other Shiv temples that form part of Panch Kedar Yatra. When you visit Kedarnath for the haridwar to char dham yatra, you can complete a visit to all the five holy places.
Here is an overview of the Panch Kedar to help you plan your visit:
1. Kedarnath is the first place to visit. After this, you will travel to Tungnath, followed by Rudranath, Madmaheshwar or Madhyamaheshwar, and finally Kalpeshwar.
2. It is believed that the five temples were established by the Pandavas after the Mahabharata war. Lord Shiv came before them as a bull and hid from them. When Bheema went to seize the bull, it broke apart into five pieces.
3. The bull’s hump was in Kedarnath, and it is believed the hump became the Shivaling found there.
4. The bull’s arms went to Tungnath. The bull’s face went to Rudranath. The bull’s navel was in Madmaheshwar, while its hair went to Kalpeshwar.
5. The five holy places together form the Panch Kedar yatra that Shivbhakts visit to take the blessings of the great lord Mahadev.
Whether you want to do the Panch Kedar Yatra or the char dham yatra, do it in comfort and convenience. Use the services of a leading tour operator like Jagannath Tours. The reputed agency is the best tour operator for char dham yatra. When you book their Kedarnath package, you can cover all the five sites of Panch Kedar. With their help, you can enjoy a memorable spiritual experience – one you will remember for long.