How and when the Kedarnath Temple was made?

 

With the noble aspiration that the land should always remain prosperous, Adi Sankara journeyed to Kailasa to worship and offer prayers to Parvati and Parameshwara.

Pleased, Shiva bestowed five *Spatika Lingas* (crystal Lingas) upon him.

Shankara consecrated these Lingas at five different locations. Since streams of *Amruta* (nectar) flow from the crescent moon adorning these Lingas, they are all worshipped under the name 'Chandramaulishwara'.

Among them, the Linga at the Kanchi Kamakoti Peetham is worshipped as *Yoga Linga*, the one at the Sringeri Peetham as *Bhoga Linga*, the one at the Pashupatinath temple in Nepal as *Vara Linga*, the one at Kedarnath as *Mukti Linga*, and the one at Chidambaram as *Moksha Linga*.

This is one version of Kedarnath temple history.

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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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