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    Kedarnath, a sacred Hindu temple and pilgrimage site, is nestled in the Garhwal Himalayas of Uttarakhand, India, dedicated to Lord Shiva and is one of the 12 Jyotirlingas.
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    Location and Significance:
    Altitude:
    Situated at an altitude of 3,584 meters (11,759 feet) near the head of the Mandakini River.
    Temple:
    The Kedarnath Temple is a revered pilgrimage site and part of the Char Dhams and Panch Kedar.
    Jyotirlinga:
    It's one of the 12 most important Jyotirlingas (sacred shrines) of Lord Shiva in India.
    Historical Name:
    The region is historically known as "Kedar Khand".
    Legend:
    According to legend, the Pandavas from the epic Mahabharata sought Lord Shiva's blessings here after the Kurukshetra war, and the Lord took refuge in Kedarnath in the form of a bull.
    Architecture:
    The temple is built with evenly cut grey stone slabs and is believed to be more than 1000 years old.

     

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