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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