Sacred Site of the Mahabharata
Kedara
केदार
Himalayan Shiva tirtha linked to the Pandavas' expiation
Kedara (Kedarnath, Uttarakhand): Himalayan Shiva tirtha linked to the Pandavas' expiation, located at coordinates 30.73°N, 79.07°E.
Key Facts
| Type | Sacred Site |
|---|---|
| Sanskrit name | केदार |
| Coordinates | 30.73°N, 79.07°E |
| Modern location | Kedarnath, Uttarakhand |
| Significance | Himalayan Shiva tirtha linked to the Pandavas' expiation |
About Kedara
The high Himalayan abode of Shiva named in the epic's tirtha catalogues. In enduring tradition, the Pandavas sought Shiva here after the war to expiate the sin of kin-slaying, and he evaded them in the form of a bull.
Why it matters: Himalayan Shiva tirtha linked to the Pandavas' expiation
Details
- Tradition
- The Panch Kedar shrines mark where the bull-form Shiva's body emerged
On the Map
Kedara
Kedara sits at 30.73°N, 79.07°E, in Kedarnath, Uttarakhand.
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