Kedarnath Temple Adorned with Assamese Japi

Believed to be built by the Adi Shankaracharya during the 8th century AD, the Kedarnath Temple is one of the most revered shrines of Lord Shiva
Kedarnath Temple Adorned with Assamese Japi
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KEDARNATH: As the iconic Kedarnath Temple of the country gets ready to accept visitors for the year 2023, Assamese culture has been able to make its mark at this religious destination as well. The temple complex was decorated with a whooping 20000 quintals of flowers of different varieties for the occasion, and the traditional Japi of Assam also found its place in the decorations.

The Assamese Japi is a symbol of traditional craftsmanship, heritage and culture. Made from bamboo, cloth and decorative materials, Japi symbolises the paying of respect by the Assamese public and now it adorns the legendary Kedarnath Temple. It is a part of traditional and cultural events in the state.

The hanging of the Japi at the entrance of the holy temple has been called a tribute to the deity from the state as well as the recognition of the rich traditions of the state of Assam. This temple receives a huge number of tourists during the time when the temple remains open for a part of the year. A large number of Assamese tourists also take part in this pilgrimage.

Located in the Rudraprayag district of Uttarakhand, the Kedarnath temple is one of the most sacred destinations for the followers of the Shivite sect of Hinduism. It is in one of the most important destinations on the Char Dham Yatra which is a pilgrimage of four of the most important religious destinations of the country. House to one of the Jyotirlingas, it is located at an elevation of 3586 meters in picturesque locations in the Himalayan mountains.

Believed to be built by the Adi Shankaracharya during the 8th century AD, the Kedarnath Temple is one of the most revered shrines of Lord Shiva and one of the most popular destinations of religious tourism in the country.

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