Ukhimath
| Ukhimath | |
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 Omkareshwar Temple Ukhimath | |
  Ukhimath Location in Uttarakhand
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| Coordinates: | 30°31′06″N 79°5′43″E / 30.51833°N 79.09528°ECoordinates: 30°31′06″N 79°5′43″E / 30.51833°N 79.09528°E |
| Name | |
| Other names: | Ushamath |
| Proper name: | Ukhimath Temple |
| Location | |
| Country: | India |
| State: | Uttarakhand |
| District: | Rudraprayag |
| Elevation: | 1,311 m (4,301 ft) |
| Architecture and culture | |
| Primary deity: | Winter abode of Kedarnath and Madhyamaheshwar and Tungnath |
| Important festivals: | Madmaheshwar Mela( Madyu Mela) |
| Architectural styles: | North Indian architecture |
| History | |
| Date built: (Current structure) | Unknown |
| Creator: | Unknown |
Ukhimath is a pilgrimage site in Rudraprayag district, Uttarakhand, India. It is at an elevation of 1311 metres 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 there for six months.Ukhimath can be used as center destination for visiting different places located nearby, i.e. Madhmaheshwar (Second kedar), Tungnath ji (Third kedar) and Deoria Tal(natural fresh water lake) and many other picturesque places.[1] 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]
Gallery
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The courtyard around the Ukhimath Temple.
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Close view of the mandap pavilion in from the temple.