Saturday, January 18, 2020

Kedareshwar Temple, Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh

Kedareshwar Temple, Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh
Kedareshwar Temple is a Hindu Temple dedicated to Lord Shiva located in Varanasi (Kasi) City in the state of Uttar Pradesh, India. Kedareshwar of Kasi is said to be equivalent to the Kedareshwar of Himalayas. The Temple is situated at Kedar Ghat in the banks of Ganges River. Kashi is one of the seven cities, considered by the Hindu's as Mokshadayikas or the cities leading to salvation. The poojas at the temple are performed by Kumaraswamy Mutt of Tamil Nadu. The Temple is considered as Thirupugazh Sthalam as Lord Murugan of this temple had been praised in Thirupugazh Hymns of Saint Arunagirinathar.



Legends
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The Temple
The Temple is situated in Kedar ghat on the banks of river Ganga. The facade of the temple is distinguished by its vertical yellow and red stripes at the top of an impressive ghat. The temple is more popular among locals than the outside devotees. This is one of the Ghat temple at Varanasi. Presiding Deity is called as Kedareshwar. He is housed in the sanctum in the form of Lingam. This Temple has all Dwadasa Jyotirlingas and Lord Badrinath. There is lift facility to those who cannot climb steps.



Temple Opening Time
The temple remains open from 03.00 a.m. to 11.00 p.m.
Pooja Timings
Mangala Aarti is performed at 03.15 a.m., 2nd Aarti at 10.00 a.m., 3rd Aarti at 05.30 p.m. and Shayan Aarti at 10.30 p.m.
Festivals
Ekadasi, Pradosham and Poornima days are observed here. Anna Abhishek is performed once in a year. In this ritual, the Shiv Ling is covered with cooked rice.
Prayers
Taking bath in Ganges on every Monday and performing pooja/Abhishek of Lord Kedareshwar is very auspicious. Much importance to attached to poojas on Mondays during Shravan month (July 23 to August 20) and most importantly on last Monday of that month. It is believed that performing Shraddha ceremony on Amavasya which falls on Tuesday at Kedar Ghat is very auspicious.
Contact
Kedareshwar Temple,
Kumaraswamy Mutt,
Kedar Ghat, Varanasi
Uttar Pradesh – 221 001
Phone: +91 542 245 4064
Connectivity
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