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Ukhimath

Coordinates: 30°31′06″N 79°5′43″E / 30.51833°N 79.09528°E / 30.51833; 79.09528
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Ukhimath
Ukhimath Temple
Omkareshwar Temple Ukhimath
Omkareshwar Temple Ukhimath
Religion
AffiliationHinduism
DistrictRudraprayag
DeityWinter abode of Kedarnath and Madhyamaheshwar and Tungnath
FestivalsMadmaheshwar Mela (Madyu Mela)
Location
StateUttarakhand
CountryIndia
Ukhimath is located in Uttarakhand
Ukhimath
Location in Uttarakhand
Geographic coordinates30°31′06″N 79°5′43″E / 30.51833°N 79.09528°E / 30.51833; 79.09528
Architecture
TypeNorth Indian architecture
CreatorUnknown
CompletedUnknown
Elevation1,311 m (4,301 ft)

Ukhimath (also written Okhimath) is a small town and a Hindu pilgrimage sites in Rudraprayag district, Uttarakhand, India. It is situated at an elevation of 1311 meters and at a distance of 41 km from Rudraprayag. During the winters, the idols from Kedarnath temple, and Madhyamaheshwar are brought to Ukhimath and worshipped here for six months. Ukhimath can be used as center destination for visiting different places located nearby, i.e. Madhyamaheshwar (Second kedar), Tungnath (Third kedar) and Deoria Tal (a natural fresh water lake) and many other picturesque places.[1] According to Hindu Mythology, Wedding of Usha (Daughter of Vanasur) and Anirudh (Grandson of Lord Krishna) was solemnized here. By name of Usha this place was named as Ushamath, now known as Ukhimath. King Mandhata penances Lord Shiva here. During winter the Utsav Doli of Lord Kedarnath is brought from Kedarnath to this place. Winter puja of Lord Kedarnath and year-round puja of Lord Omkareshwar is performed here. This temple is situated at Ukhimath which is at a distance of 41 km from Rudraprayag.[2]

Ukhimath has many other ancient temples dedicated to several Gods and Goddesses such as Usha, Shiva, Aniruddha, Parvati and Mandhata.[3] Situated on the road connecting Guptkashi with Gopeshwar, the holy town is mainly inhabited by the head priests of Kedarnath known as Rawals.

Ukhimath has an All India Radio Relay station known as Akashvani Ukhimath. It broadcasts on FM frequencies.

  • The courtyard around the Ukhimath Temple.
    The courtyard around the Ukhimath Temple.
  • Close view of the mandap pavilion in from the temple.
    Close view of the mandap pavilion in from the temple.

See also

References

  1. ^ Ukhimath
  2. ^ Ukhimath
  3. ^ Ukhimath Travel Guide


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