Kedarnath Dham Image Credit source: PTI
Kedarnath Dham Door Open: Once again a great confluence of devotion and faith is being seen on the holy land of Uttarakhand. On the auspicious occasion of Akshaya Tritiya, the doors of Gangotri Dham and Yamunotri Dham were first opened for the devotees. After this, today the doors of the holy Kedarnath Dham have also been opened with full rituals. Now the next stop in the Char Dham Yatra is Badrinath Dham, whose doors will be opened for devotees on 23 April. With the opening of the doors of these four Dhams Chardham Yatra It comes in its full form and lakhs of devotees turn towards Devbhoomi.
Baba’s divine adornment was done with 51 quintals of flowers.
The temple complex was given a grand look to welcome Baba Kedar. The temple was decorated with 51 quintals of fresh marigold flowers brought from Rishikesh and other areas. Thousands of devotees from India and abroad reached the Dham to witness the historic moment of opening of doors. As soon as the main gate opened, the entire Kedar valley echoed with Bam-Bam Bhole and Jai Kedar.
Baba Kedar’s abode has been decorated… Har Har Mahadev..! pic.twitter.com/Na99RbAhJd
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11th Jyotirlinga: Where even gods worship
Kedarnath Dham is revered as the 11th Jyotirlinga among the 12 Jyotirlingas of Lord Shiva. The glory of this Dham is unique. It is believed that humans worship God here during the six months of summer, whereas in winter, when the doors are closed, the Gods themselves perform worship here. Baba’s doli is brought down during winter due to heavy snowfall. The worship of the Lord is performed for six months at his winter seat, Omkareshwar Temple, Ukhimath. Kedarnath Dham is worshiped as the first Kedar in the Panch Kedar of Uttarakhand.
Mythological importance of Kedarnath Dham
According to the Puranas, Kedarnath Dham is related to the Mahabharata period. It is said that after the Kurukshetra war, Pandavas came to the Himalayas in search of Lord Shiva to get rid of their sins. Lord Shiva had taken the form of a bull, and at the place where his back appeared, Kedarnath Dham was formed. Kedarnath is considered the gateway to salvation. Adi Guru Shankaracharya had renovated this temple.
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