Ukhimath

Ukhimath

Omkareshwar Temple Ukhimath

Omkareshwar Temple Ukhimath
Ukhimath
Location in Uttarakhand
Name
Other names Ushamath
Proper name Ukhimath Temple
Geography
Coordinates 30°31′06″N 79°5′43″E / 30.51833°N 79.09528°E / 30.51833; 79.09528Coordinates: 30°31′06″N 79°5′43″E / 30.51833°N 79.09528°E / 30.51833; 79.09528
Country India
State Uttarakhand
District Rudraprayag
Elevation 1,311 m (4,301 ft)
Culture
Primary deity Winter abode of Kedarnath and Madhyamaheshwar and Tungnath
Important festivals Madmaheshwar Mela( Madyu Mela)
Architecture
Architectural styles North Indian architecture
History and governance
Date built Unknown
Creator Unknown

Ukhimath (also written Okhimath) 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]

Ukhimath has many other ancient temples dedicated to several Gods and Goddesses such as Usha, Shiva, Aniruddha, Parvati and Mandhata.[3] Situated on the road connecting Guptkashi with Gopeshwar, the holy town is mainly inhabited by the head priests of Kedarnath known as Rawals.

Ukhimath has an All India Radio Relay station known as Akashvani Ukhimath. It broadcasts on FM frequencies.

See also

References

  1. ↑ Ukhimath
  2. ↑ Ukhimath
  3. ↑ Ukhimath Travel Guide


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