Snowfall Held at Kedarnath Temple:
Among the pilgrims who visited the Kedarnath shrine, the mercury descended in the region, and the hills were covered with immaculate white snow. According to the authorities, the snowfall caused a drop in temperature. It was very cold in the area.
Kedarnath was cloudy in the morning, and the weather worsened in the afternoon. There was snowfall in Kedarnath from 5:00 pm to 6:00 pm. The dam recorded a maximum temperature of 4°C and a minimum temperature of -7°C. Hereafter midday there was a light drizzle in the lowlands including Rudraprayag.
About Kedarnath Temple
Kedarnath has been a center of pilgrimage since ancient times. The construction of the temple is attributed to the Pandava brothers mentioned in the Mahabharata. However, there is no mention of any place called Kedarnath in the Mahabharata. One of the earliest references to Kedarnath occurs in the Skanda Purana (circa 7th-8th century), which names Kedara (Kedarnath) as the place where Lord Shiva released the blessed water of the Ganges from his dull hair, resulting in hair River Ganges.
According to based on Madhavan’s Sankshepa-Shankara-Vijaya, the 9th-century philosopher Adi Shankaracharya died near the Kedarnath Hills; although other hagiographies based on Anandagiri Prachina-Shankara-Vijaya state that he died in Kanchipuram. The ruins of a monument marking the alleged resting place of Adi Shankaracharya are located at Kedarnath. Kedarnath was certainly an important pilgrimage center in the 12th century, as mentioned in the Kritya Kalpataru written by Gahadavala minister Bhatta Lakshmidhara.
Location of Kedarnath Temple:
Kedarnath has located 249 km from Dehradun in Uttarakhand and near the source of the Mandakini River at an altitude of 3,583 meters (11,755 ft) above sea level. The city is built on barren land on the banks of the Mandakini River. The surrounding Himalayan landscapes and green pastures make it very attractive for pilgrimages and treks. Behind the city and the Kedarnath Temple are the majestic Kedarnath Peak at 6,940 meters, Kedar Dome at 6,831 meters, and other peaks in the region.
Kedarnath Temple Weather:
Kedarnath is one of the holiest destinations in the country with a cool and pleasant climate during summer and it is the right time to spend some relaxing moments and visit the Kedarnath temple. The weather in Kedarnath often changes throughout the year according to the season.
Kedarnath Temple in Summer:
Summer has a cool and pleasant climate and is the right time to spend some relaxing moments and visit the Kedarnath Temple. Summers are ideal for all sightseeing, temple visits, and also nearby sightseeing. Summers (May to June) are very pleasant and have a mild climate, with an average temperature of around 17°C.
Kedarnath Temple in Monsoons:
Landslides are common during monsoons, so tourists should avoid visiting the Kedarnath shrine during monsoon season. Monsoon months are late July, August, and early September. Monsoon (July-August) is accompanied by occasional rain and the temperature drops to 12 °C. Landslides are common, so tourists should avoid vacations during this time.
Kedarnath Temple During Winters:
Landslides are common during monsoons, so tourists should avoid visiting the Kedarnath shrine during monsoon season. Monsoon months are late July, August, and early September. Monsoon (July-August) is accompanied by occasional rain and the temperature drops to 12 °C. Landslides are common, so tourists should avoid vacations during this time.
Best Time to Visit Kedarnath Temple:
The best time to visit Kedarnath is during the summer season from April to June. You can also plan Kedarnath Yatra in the pre-winter months, September-October. This holy Dham or temple is closed from November-March (winter) due to extreme cold and snowfall. Routes leading to Kedarnath are blocked due to snow. Kedarnath has landslides during monsoon season. So you should avoid going there in July-August. Check out the detailed information on when is the best time to visit the Kedarnath guide and contact us to book your Kedarnath Yatra package 2023.
