Kedarnath temple is located at an altitude of 3,580mtrs, near Chorabari glacier, which is the source of the Mandakini river. Kedarnath temple Dedicated to Lord Shiva, A conical rock formation inside the temple is worshipped as Lord Shiva in his “Sadashiva” form. The Kedarnath temple, is a part of Char Dham pilgrimage circuit, and is one of the 12 Jyotirlingas of Lord Shiva in India. Shri Kedarnath Dham is just 28 km (in which 10 km distance is by Road and 18 km by trek) from Shiva’s Trident Resort.
The temple is dedicated to Lord Vishnu and is believed to be the place where Lord Shiva and Goddess Parvati got married. According to Hindu mythology, this temple stands at the exact spot where the divine wedding took place, witnessed by Lord Brahma. Hence, it is considered a sacred site for marriage ceremonies. The architecture of the temple is simple yet elegant, typical of many traditional Hindu temples in the region. It attracts devotees and tourists alike who come to pay their respects and witness the historical and religious importance of the site. Triyuginarayan temple is just 15km from resort.
Kalimath Temple is a revered Hindu shrine located in the Rudraprayag district of Uttarakhand, India. Situated amidst the majestic Himalayas, the temple is dedicated to Goddess Kali, a fierce incarnation of the Hindu goddess Parvati. Kalimath is one of the 108 Shakti Peethas, which are sacred sites in Hinduism where body parts of the Goddess Sati (an incarnation of Parvati) fell when Lord Shiva carried her charred body after her self-immolation. The temple holds significant religious importance for devotees, especially during the Navratri festival, a nine-day celebration dedicated to the worship of the goddess. Kalimath is just 30km from the Resort.
The temple holds significant religious importance for Hindus, as it is considered one of the Panch Kedar temples. According to Hindu mythology, after the Mahabharata war, the Pandavas wanted to seek forgiveness from Lord Shiva for the sins they committed during the war. Lord Shiva, however, did not want to forgive them directly, so he disguised himself as a bull and took refuge in the form of body parts in different locations in the Himalayas. Tungnath is believed to be where the bahu (arms) of Lord Shiva appeared, while the other parts appeared at Kedarnath, Madhyamaheshwar, Rudranath, and Kalpeshwar. Tungnath temple is just 55 km from our resort.
Ukhimath is the home of Lord Kedarnath and Madhyamaheshwar during winters. Worship is performed at the Omkareshwar Temple here during winters, when the temple of Kedarnath remains closed. Ukhimath is mainly inhabited by the Rawal’s who are the head priests (pandits) of Kedarnath. Snow-capped peaks of the splendid Himalayan range are distinctly visible from Ukhimath. Omkareshwar temple is also a spiritual wedding destination. It is just 28 km from the resort.
Guptkashi is a small town located in the Rudraprayag district of Uttarakhand, India. It holds significant religious importance for Hindus, primarily because it serves as a stopover destination for pilgrims en route to Kedarnath Temple, one of the holiest Hindu shrines dedicated to Lord Shiva. The name “Guptkashi” is derived from two Sanskrit words: “Gupta” meaning hidden or secret, and “Kashi” referring to the ancient city of Kashi (now known as Varanasi). Legend has it that Lord Shiva temporarily hid himself at Guptkashi before ultimately manifesting in Kedarnath. Its just 17 km far from the resort.