Tuesday, July 29, 2025

If Lord Kedarnath remained buried in snow for many years AD, then who discovered him?


Swayambhu : Lord Kedarnath Jyotirlinga is self manifested Jyotirlinga

Eternal : It is believed to be ever living Shiva. Kedar means mountains and nath means Lord.

Built : It was built by Pandavas as a mark of respect for Lord Mahadev.

Buried : According to sacred Hindu texts ; it has often been buried under heavy snow for years.

Adi Shankar : Well , Bhagwan Adi Shankaracharya discovered it in 8th century.

At his behest ; Katyuri dynasty of Uttarakhand rebuilt it.

It was also renovated by Rani Ahilyabai Holkar and various rulers as a mark of Hindu faith.

Hump : It proverbially carries Hump of Lord Shiva.

Five : It is part of Panch Kedar - five shrines dedicated to Lord Shiva

Pashupatinath : Lord Pashupatinath is known as part of Kedarnath shrines as it carries head of Shiva.

Fact : Folk legends claim, Lord Shiva appears and disappears according to his cosmic plan.

Prayer : Sri Ganeshaya Namah Jai Sita Ram Narayan Namo Parvatipataye Shiv Har Har Sri Mahadev Shambo !

Note : Kedarnath shrine is near Mandakani river in Rudraprayag, Garhwal, Uttarakhand, India.

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