Famous industrialist Anand Mahindra has shared a rare photo of Kedarnath Dham from 1882. He told that 144 years ago when there were no roads, trains or helicopters, the faith of the devotees was unwavering and the journey was like a penance.
Rudraprayag: Kedarnath Yatra 2026 has started and the enthusiasm of the devotees is worth seeing. A large number of devotees are coming to visit this holy abode of Lord Shiva situated in the lap of Himalayas. Kedarnath temple is one of the oldest and important pilgrimage sites of Sanatan Dharma. Meanwhile, well-known industrialist Anand Mahindra has shared a very old and rare picture of Kedarnath Dham, which is now going viral. This photo was taken 144 years ago, i.e. in 1882. While sharing this picture of 1882, Anand Mahindra expressed his views on the heritage of Sanatan Dharma and the unwavering faith of the devotees. He said some things that make you think.
What did Anand Mahindra say?
Comparing Kedarnath Dham ‘then and now’, Anand Mahindra wrote, “This is one of the oldest photographs of the sacred Kedarnath Dham, taken in 1882.”
He further wrote, “I can’t take my eyes off this picture. 144 years ago, there were neither roads, nor trains, nor helicopters. There was just the peaceful abode of Lord Shiva in the lap of the Himalayas, which was calling the devotees towards itself. At that time, the journey to Kedarnath was a penance. It was a test of time, endurance and unwavering faith. Reaching the destination was not just a journey, but the fruit of penance.”
Comparing it with today’s times, Mahindra said, “Today it has become easier for us to reach Kedarnath, giving everyone that divine experience. But shouldn’t we preserve some things? Like the art of traveling slowly and with devotion.”
Concluding his speech, he wrote, “The journey is not just a means to reach the destination. On this path, how we become human beings, our inner passion, devotion, faith, continuous effort and hard work, all this is equally important.”
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