Omkareshwar Temple, Uttrakhand India . This temple is situated at altitude of 1311mts in #ukhimath city of #uttrakhand state of #india🇮🇳 . During the winters, the idols from Kedarnath temple, and Madhyamaheshwar are brought to Ukhimath and worshipped here for six months. . It's a holy seat established by Adi Shankarachayraya where all Lord Shiva idols from Paacnch Kedar(Five Shiva Temples in #garhwal region of Uttrakhand) are worshipped. Garhwal region as per legend is also called Kedar Khand meaning land of Lord Shiva. . According to Hindu Mythology, 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. . Ukhimath is situatdd at a distance of 41 km from Rudraprayag and serve as a center location for visiting different places located nearby, i.e. Madhmaheshwar (Second kedar temple), Tungnath (Third kedar temple) and Deoria Tal (a natural fresh water lake), Chopta and many other picturesque places. . From Delhi you can take a Volvo bus to Rishikesh a d from there is 6hr drive to Ukhimath. Also, state run and private buses available from Rishikesh. You can also take a shared taxi till Rudraprayag and from there its a 2-3hr local bus journey or 2hr by another taxi. . . . . . #uttrakhandtourism #uttrakhandtraveller #uttrakhandculture #ukhimathdairies #templesofindia #templesinindia #india #indiatour #indiaincredible #incredibleindia #myincredibleindia #indiantemples #travelblogs #travelblogging #backpackingindia #backpackingcouple #backpackerslife #backpackersworld #travelstories #nomadlife #travelsolo #travelling #travellerjunction (at Ukhimath, Uttarakhand, India) https://www.instagram.com/p/Bo0bCa_HQ_X/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=1fjj6h5ribdyn
