Har Har Mahadev!
Uttarakhand
Nestled in the lap of Uttarakhand, India, the Garhwal region is home to the revered Panch Kedar—five sacred temples dedicated to Lord Shiva. These shrines, each representing a different manifestation of Shiva, include Kedarnath, Tungnath, Rudranath, Madhmaheshwar, and Kalpeshwar.
Legend has it that after the epic battle of Mahabharata, the Pandavas sought forgiveness from Lord Shiva for the sins of war. Shiva, disguised as a buffalo, tried to evade them but was eventually recognized by Bhima. As he disappeared, different parts of his body manifested across the Himalayas, forming the Panch Kedar:
- Kedarnath – The Hump
- Tungnath – The Arms
- Rudranath – The Face
- Madhmaheshwar – The Belly
- Kalpeshwar – The Hair
Arti Yatra Private Limited offers a divine opportunity to embark on this pilgrimage. Well-planned and arranged, this spiritual journey also includes a visit to Badrinath, a significant pilgrimage site dedicated to Lord Vishnu. Here’s a detailed itinerary of this divine adventure:
- Kalpeshwar – The Hair
- Madhmaheshwar – The Belly
- Rudranath – The Face
- Tungnath – The Arms