Tunganath
Tunganath, the second of the Panch Kedar temples, is situated on top of a hill. The highest shrine lies 3 kilometers uphill from Chopta, on the inner Himalayan range. Tunganath can be reached by following a path that passes through alpine meadows and rhododendron patches. It lies just below the Chandrashila peak. Devotees come to this temple, located at 3,886 meters, to worship Shiva’s arm.
Tunganath, which is a temple of high altitude, is the Seat of Swyambhu Linga, or Lord Shiva Incarnate. The temple is made of stone. This temple is an outstanding representation of ancient architecture. In front of the entrance to the temple stands Nandi, Shiva’s Divine Bull. In a small courtyard, you can find two small temples dedicated to Parvati and Vyas. The focus is a one-foot high linga slanting to the left.
Three springs at the top of Tunganath give rise to the Akashkamini river. This spot is popular for its dense forests and naturally scented blooms.
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Origin
Once the conflict of Kurukshetra had ended, it was created when Lord Shiva was shattered and the arms of Lord Shiva descended here.
Other Details
| Language Spoken | Hindi, Garhwali and Kumaoni. |
| Place famous for | Pilgrimages and Tourist Places. |
| Best time to visit | Summers and Autumn. |
| Clothing | When visiting in the winter, wool and jackets are advised. |
The five Panch Kedar are Kalpeshwar, Kedarnath, Madmaheshwar, Rudranath and Tunganath.
Kalpeshwar
Kalpeshwar, the fifth Pancha Kedar, is a small rock temple and a preferred site for sages to meditate. You can find this shrine in Urgam Valley at an altitude of 2134 meters. Here the locks (hair) and head of Lord Shiva are worshipped as Jatadhar.
Kedarnath
Kedarnath (The Celestial Jyotirlingam) is the ancient and magnificent temple is located in the Rudra Himalaya range in Rudraprayag District of the northern state of Uttarakhand. In Kedarnath lord Shiva is worshiped as one of the twelve jyotirling (linga of light). This conical protrusion about five feet by four feet, or ‘jyothirlingam’ is worshipped as the idol in the Kedarnath temple. Other parts emerged at four other places: arms at Tungnath, face at Rudranath, belly at Madmaheswar and the locks of hair with head at Kalpeshwar. All the five shrines are worshiped as ‘Panch Kedar’.
Madmaheshwar
Madmaheshwar is the fourth temple of the holy Pancha Kedar. It is situated near the bottom of the Chaukhamba peak at an altitude of 3289 meters above the sea level, 30 kms northeast of Guptakashi.
Rudranath
Located in a dense forest, Rudranath, the 3rd Pancha Kedar, stands at a height of 2286 m. The shrine is situated 23 kms away from Gopeshwer. This natural rock temple is home to the Mukh of Lord Shiva, referred to as Neelkantha Mahadeva, and is worshipped here.
Tunganath
Tunganath, the second of the Panch Kedar temples, is situated on top of a hill. The highest shrine lies 3 kilometers uphill from Chopta, on the inner Himalayan range. Tunganath can be reached by following a path that passes through alpine meadows and rhododendron patches.
How To Reach
The most convenient route to Panch Kedar is by road. If you’re travelling from Delhi to Panch Kedar, you can take either a taxi or a bus.
Dehradun and Kathgodam are the two closest railway stations to Panch Kedar, with Dehradun being 229 km away and Kathgodam 336 km away. These stations provide an opportunity for you to take a taxi or board a bus to Panch Kedar.
Jolly Grant Airport in Dehradun is the closest, being 229 km away, while the Indira Gandhi International Airport in Delhi is 446 km away.
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The Nainital District is in the Kumaon Division. It is bordered on the north by the Almora District and on the south by the Udham Singh Nagar District. Haldwani is the biggest town in the district. The headquarters are in Nainital.
Nainital
The Nainital District is in the Kumaon Division. It is bordered on the north by the Almora District and on the south by the Udham Singh Nagar District. Haldwani is the biggest town in the district. The headquarters are in Nainital.
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Tehri Garhwal district is surrounded from all sides by the following districts: Rudraprayag District to the east, Dehradun District to the west, Uttarkashi District to the north, and Pauri Garhwal District to the south. In the Indian state of Uttarakhand, which is characterized by its mountainous terrain, this district is one of the most populous ones.
