Madmaheshwar Dham, the second Kedarnath among the Panch Kedars, will be developed | News India

Rudraprayag, 07 September (HS). In line with the announcement of Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami, the second Kedar Madmaheshwar Dham among the Panch Kedars will be developed. Along with this, the temple of Maa Gauri located at Gaurikund, the last motor stop of Kedarnath Dham, will also be beautified. An order has been issued in this regard by the government.

Ramesh Singh Rawat, Under Secretary, Religious Affairs and Culture Department of the Government has issued separate orders to the Director, Culture Department in this regard. In the orders, instructions have been issued to prepare a detailed project report (DPR) from the implementing agency for the development of Madmaheshwar Dham and beautification of Maa Gauri Temple located at Gaurikund in line with the announcement of the Chief Minister. In the order, the Public Works Department has been named as the implementing agency and has been asked to prepare the DPR in coordination with Shri Badrinath – Kedarnath Temple Committee (BKTC).

Here, BKTC President Ajendra Ajay has expressed his gratitude to Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami for approving the plan for the development of Madmaheshwar Dham and beautification of Maa Gauri temple. He said that the plan for the development of Madmaheshwar Dham will increase the number of devotees and pilgrims there. This will open new employment opportunities for the regional people.

It is noteworthy that Madmaheshwar Dham, situated at an altitude of 3,497 meters, is located in Ukhimath development block of Rudraprayag district. To reach Madmaheshwar, devotees have to cover a distance of about 14 km on foot. Madmaheshwar Dham is recognized as the second Kedar among the Panch Kedars. Here the navel form of Lord Shiva is worshipped. The management of the temple is looked after by BKTC. Similarly, the temple of Maa Gauri is located in Gaurikund, the last motor station of Kedarnath Dham. Devotees going on the pilgrimage of Kedarnath Dham start their journey after the darshan of Maa Gauri. Its management is also with BKTC.