Among the twelve Jyotirlingas of Bhagwan Shankara, the one at Kedarnath is situated in the snow-secured territory of the Himalayas. This Jyotirlinga can be gone to just amid six months in a year. From the month of Vaisakha to Ashwin (Ashwiyaja) is the time when pioneers can make the excursion to this. Whatever is left of the year it is excessively frosty and the Himalayas are secured in snow. In this manner, the Kedarnath sanctuary stays shut for explorers.
Amid the month of Karthik, because of snowfall, Sri Kedareshwar symbol is brought out of the sanctuary subsequent to lighting a ghee light, "Nanda Deepa". At that point the sanctuary is shut for the winter. From the month of Karthik to Chaitra Sri Kedareshwar's house moved to the Urvi Math, which is in the valley. In the month of Vaishakh, when the sanctuary entryways are opened the light "Nanda Deepa" still continues blazing. Individuals come to see this radiant light and the Shiva fans view themselves as favored.
Haridwar is thought to be the portal to paradise, the enchantment city or Mayapur. In front of Haridwar, there are blessed spots like Rishikesh, Devprayag, Sonprayag and Triyugi Narayan, Gaurikund. To Kedarnath one needs to go through these spots. Some a player in the adventure is motorable and the rest must be strolled upon. This mostly through the Himalaya is exceptionally troublesome. In any case, enthusiasts experience this with commitment and determination. They beat every one of the challenges with diligence.
To climb the lofty way, some utilization donkeys, some utilization Dolis (swing like carriages) and some others use strolling sticks. There are game plans for getting these here. After this, they take a Darshan of the head-less Ganesha. It is here in Gaurikund, that Lord Shiva remove Ganesha's head with the trident and later supplanted with the leader of an elephant.
Somewhat more remote from Gaurikund, close to the snow-clad mountains, on the banks of River Mandakini, the Kedarnath sanctuary of the superb Jyotirlinga of Lord Shankar gets to be obvious. This is the place Lord Shankar had made His dwelling place. The shivalinga here is self-show and not introduced by anybody. It is said this is the rear some portion of Mahisha (he-wild ox).
Purana of Kedhar
Amid the war between the Kauravas and Pandavas, The Pandavas went for a journey. In any case, Lord Vishweshwara was away in Kailasa in the Himalayas. On taking in this, the Pandavas, left Kashi. They achieved the Himalayas through Haridwar. They saw Lord Shankar from a separation. Be that as it may, Lord Shankara escaped them. At that point Dharmaraj said: "Goodness, Lord, You have concealed yourself from our sight since we have trespassed. Be that as it may, we will search You out in some way or another. Simply after we take your Darshan would our transgressions be washed away. This spot, where You have shrouded Yourself will be known as Guptkashi and turn into a well known place of worship."
From Guptakashi (Rudraprayag), the Pandavas proceeded they achieved Gaurikund in the Himalayas valleys. They meandered there looking for Lord Shankara. At the same time Nakul and Sahadev found a he-wild ox. It was remarkable to take a gander at.
At that point! Bhema pursued the wild ox with his mace. The wild ox was smart and Bhema couldn't get it. Be that as it may, Bhema figured out how to hit the wild ox with his mace. The wild ox had its face covered up in a cleft in the earth. Bhema began to draw it by its tail. In this pull of war, the substance of the bison went straight to Nepal, leaving its rear part in Kedar. The substance of the wild ox is known as Pashupatinath in Nepal.
On this rear a portion of Mahesha, a sublime Jyotirlinga showed up. Master Shankara showed up from this extraordinary light. He showed up before the pandavas. By getting a Darshan of Lord Shankar, the pandavas were exonerated of their transgressions. The Lord told the Pandavas, "Starting now and into the foreseeable future, I will stay here as a triangular formed Jyotirlinga. By taking a Darshan of Kedarnath, enthusiasts would accomplish devotion". Close Kedarnath, there are numerous images of the Pandavas Raja Pandu passed on here, when he attempted to have intercourse to Madri. This spot is acclaimed as Pandukeshwar. The tribals here play out a move called "Pandav Nritya". At that place, Dharmaraj introduced a Shiva Linga, which is the extent of the thumb.
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