A temple where instead of Shivling, Bholenath's face is worshipped, know the secret of Rudranath

Rudranath Mahadev Temple Uttarakhand: India is a country of religion and faith. And there are many ancient temples across the country. Some temples are very difficult to reach. The journey of Lord Bholenath's Panch Kedar is also considered very difficult. It is said that only the person who has the blessings of Lord Shiva can visit Panch Kedar. Kedarnath, Madmaheshwar, Tungnath, Rudranath and Kalpeshwar are called Panch Kedar. Both its mystery and importance are amazing. Today we will tell you about some special things related to Rudranath temple.

This temple is situated amidst beautiful valleys

According to the information, it is very difficult to reach Rudranath temple. This temple of Lord Shiva is located in the mountains of Chamoli district of Uttarakhand. And this temple is at an altitude of about 2,290 meters above sea level. This temple is surrounded by rhododendron forests, deep valleys and long grasses. Rudranath temple is located in the middle of these beautiful valleys, people come here from far and wide to visit.

The face of Lord Shiva is worshipped

In Rudranath temple, the face of Lord Shiva is worshiped. Whereas in Pashupatinath temple located in Kathmandu, Nepal, the whole body of Lord Shiva is worshiped. Aarti is also performed every morning and evening in Rudranath temple. Aarti of Rudranath Mahadev is performed here at 8 am and 6.30 pm.

There are also some ponds around this temple. These are known as Surya Kund, Tara Kund, Manas Kund and Chandra Kund. Every year in the month of Shravan, a large number of devotees come here to visit Baba. However, to reach the temple, one has to walk 19 km. One has to pass through deep ravines and dense forests. Due to which many people leave the journey midway.

How to reach Rudranath Temple?

The nearest airport to Rudranath temple is Jolly Grant Airport in Dehradun. Which is about 241 km from Rishikesh. From here you can go to Gopeshwar by bus or taxi. From there you have to travel about 19 km on foot. March to May and October to November are considered the best time to visit Lord Shiva in Rudranath temple. At other times there is heavy snowfall and hailstorm, making the climb impossible.