Kasi Viswanath Temple,
Guptkashi, Uttarakhand
Kasi Viswanath Temple is a Hindu Temple dedicated to
Lord Shiva, located in Guptkashi Town in Rudraprayag district, in the Indian state of Uttarakhand.
Guptkashi is located at an elevation of 1,319 metres (4,327 ft) in
the Kedar-Khanda, in Garhwal
Himalayas. The temple town is located on the way to the Kedarnath.
The Temple is considered equivalent to Varanasi, believed to be the most pious
of all Hindu pilgrimage places. It is also a part of the Char Dham Yatra
destinations within Uttarakhand. It has the scenic backdrop of the
snow-covered peaks of Chaukhamba and enjoys a salubrious weather
throughout the year.
Legends
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The Temple
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Festivals
Mahashivaratri and Dussehra are the festivals celebrated
here with much fanfare.
Connectivity
The Temple is located at about 3 Kms from Guptkashi Bus
Stand, 18 Kms from Ukhimath, 45 Kms from Rudraprayag,
181 Kms from Rishikesh Railway Station, 198 Kms from Dehradun Airport, 208 Kms
from Haridwar and 428 Kms from New Delhi Airport. It is approachable from Rudraprayag by
road. Rudraprayag is approached from Haridwar or Rishikesh by
the National
Highway, which goes to Badrinath and
beyond.
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