Article about Bhairavnath temple
Bhairavnath temple is also know as Bhukund baba temple is located south of Kedarnath temple in Uttarakhand. In this place, people worshipped lord Bhairavnath. This temple is 600 meters far from Kedarnath temple. The Bhairavnath temple is located at the top of the hill, the temple can only be reached on feet. It is believed that if people visit Kedarnath, then his darshan will be not completed if people didn’t visit the Bhairavnath temple. The mandir will be dedicated to the god Bhairav which is a great emotion of lord shiv with destruction and devastation. The weapon of lord Bhairav is Trishul and its Vahan is a dog.
Bhairavnath temple in kedarnath
Bhairavnath temple is known as the protector of Kedarnath temple and the whole valley of Kedar in the season of winter when the temple is closed. According to religious beliefs, There is a tradition of closing the doors of Bhairavnath before the doors of Kedarnath temple are closed on this .occasion,the pashwa of Bhairavnath descents and blesses the devotees. The door of Kedarnath Dham will be closed on October 26th at 5 AM. The tradition of closing the door of Bhairavnath before the door of Kedarnath temple is going on for decades. For which Tuesday and Saturday are taken out. In the keeping with tradition, on Tuesday,24 October 2022, Naib Rawal Acharya of Kedarnath offered special worship at the Kedarnath temple at exactly 12 o’clock. After this temple committee staff, the process of closing the door of Bhairanath temple on the hill of kedarpuri.
During this, the temple priest anointed the Bhairavnath temple with ghee and milk and chanting Vedic in Sanskrit language. During this, the priest offered puri, Halwa and Pakodi to god. After the worship which lasted 2 hour in the temple, The door of Bhairavnath temple was closed for the winter season at exactly 3 o’clock in the evening.
History and Mythology
Bhairavnath temple is located at a distance of 600 meters from Kedarnath temple. Before 3001 BC, Rawal or Rajput shir Bhikund established the presiding deity in the temple. The presenting deity of the temple is known as a protector of the temple and region and the Bhairnath is to guard the temple premises.
Best time to visit Bhairavnath temple
The best time to visit Bhairavnath temple is the summer season. when the temperature is 15˚c – 30˚c and the sun is warm and generating fresh and refreshing cool air.
Location of Bhairavnath temple
Bhairavnath temple is located in Kedarnath at Rudraprayag district Uttarakhand.At the distance of 600m far from Kedarnath temple. The temple is located in the south of the Kedarnath temple.
Place to stay near Bhairavnath temple
- P kedarnath ji hotel
- Shivay Kingdom Eco Cottage & Huts
Places near to visit in Bhairavnath temple
- Kedarnath temple – This temple is famous for the legend shiv Temple
- Triyuginarayan temple-This temple is famous for the legend Vishnu Temple
How to reach Bhairavnath temple
- By Air: The nearest airport to reach the bhairavnath temple is jolly Grant which is 256km
- By Train: The nearest railway station is Dehradun which is 263km from the temple. Dehradun is well connected to another state like Delhi, Lucknow
- By Road: Bhairavnath temple reaches Gauri Kund which is nearest to the national highway with is connected with the major cities in Uttarakhand.
Basic travel tips to go to Bhairavnath temple
- Download offline map
- Pre-Plan your journey according to weather conditions.
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