4 Telugu Pilgrims Stranded In Kedarnath As Bad Weather Halts Helicopter Services

At least four Telugu pilgrims were stranded in Kedarnath temple. A total of 18 people went for the auspicious Kedarnath yatra from AP and Telangana, and 14 people returned after darshan.

The remaining pilgrims stayed there for two days but the helicopter services were suspended due to bad weather. Landslides on the Kedarnath and Badrinath routes have halted traffic, and all pilgrims are suffering due to rains and severe cold.

Kedarnath Temple, located in the Himalayas of Uttarakhand, India, is a prominent Hindu shrine dedicated to Lord Shiva. Situated at an altitude of around 3,583 meters, near the Mandakini River.

In fact, it is part of the Char Dham Yatra, and is also a significant pilgrimage circuit in the Indian Himalayas. The temple is one of the twelve Jyotirlingas, revered as sacred manifestations of Shiva.

The temple’s architecture is distinct, characterized by its ancient stone structure, which is believed to have been originally established by the Pandavas from the Hindu epic Mahabharata and later renovated by Adi Shankaracharya in the 8th century.

The pilgrimage to Kedarnath is challenging, with access limited to a strenuous trek or helicopter services, which are subject to weather conditions.

Kedarnath temple remains a vital destination for thousands of devotees each year, particularly during Maha Shivaratri and the yatra season, which runs from late April to early November.