Panch Kedar Trek
The Panch Kedar trek is a revered pilgrimage route in the Indian state of Uttarakhand. It encompasses a series of five ancient temples dedicated to Lord Shiva, collectively known as the “Panch Kedar.” These temples hold great spiritual significance for Hindus and are located in the Garhwal Himalayas, amidst stunning natural landscapes. The trek takes you through remote villages, lush forests, high-altitude meadows, and challenging mountain terrains.
All these five shrines are dedicated to Shiva and the trek to Panchkedar is intertwined with tales from the Mahabharata, and believed to be built by the Pandavas.
Why is Panch Kedar Yatra a must do trek ?
The Complete Guide To Panch Kedar Trek
Scattered across Uttarakhand are numerous temples venerating various deities from the Hindu pantheon. In the Garhwal region of the state, five esteemed shrines are dedicated to the worship of Lord Shiva, collectively known as Panch Kedar, with Kedarnath, Madhmaheshwar, Tungnath, Rudranath, and Kalpnath. The formation of these sites has diverse mythological explanations. According to a prevalent narrative, during a bygone age chronicled in Hindu scriptures, the Pandava princes, protagonists of the Mahabharata, were advised to seek penance in Uttarakhand to atone for the bloodshed in the war. Legend has it that Lord Shiva, concealing himself in the form of a buffalo, was uncovered by Bhima, one of the Pandava brothers. Upon recognition, the deity vanished and materialized in five distinct Himalayan locations. Each of these sites is believed to represent a specific aspect of the Lord: Kedarnath symbolizes the hump, Madhmaheshwar represents the belly button, Tungnath embodies the arms, Rudranath depicts the face, and Kalpeshwar signifies the jata or hair.
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We begin the day in the ashram with Morning meditation followed by a specially prepared Rejuvenating Herbal Red Tea to detox the body followed by morning hatha yoga session to open up the body’s energy channels.
