Which temple was affected by Uttarakhand disasters?
Kedarnath Temple
The Kedarnath valley, along with other parts of the state of Uttarakhand, was hit with unprecedented flash floods on 16 and 17 June 2013. Kedarnath Temple is a Hindu temple dedicated to the Hindu God Shiva.
Why did Kedarnath temple survived?
It survived due to its sturdy construction. Striations on the wall of the temple, that could have formed when the glacier moved around the structure, further support the theory. It is believed that large amounts of water flowed down from the Chorabari lake formed by the melt of the glacier.
What damaged the Kedarnath temple?
The major cause of devastation of Kedarnath town was the breaking of the Kedar Dome, a glacier-like body, that caused a rupture of the Charbari lake reservoir less than 6km from the shrine. Locals said a huge rock as high as the temple broke away from the Kedar Dome and got stuck some distance behind the shrine.
How did Kedarnath Temple survive flood?
Kedarnath, the temple and town, also bore the brunt of nature’s fury, but the shrine survived. Some say a massive boulder blocked the path of the water and saved the temple from being washed away. Miracle or just great architecture, the shrine survives and continues to attract the devout to this day.
Is Kedarnath difficult?
Though some pilgrims go on horseback or are carried by coolies, most prefer to walk. Since adequate facilities are missing the climb becomes a severe ordeal. Lack of shelters on the route that is prone to sudden rains, shops for refreshments, and resting places make it a tough journey.
Who built Kedarnath?
Adi Shankaracharya
It was built by Adi Shankaracharya and is among one of the 12 jyotirlingas in India. A visit to the Kedarnath temple is an integral part of the famous Char Dham Yatra in Uttarakhand.
What is the real story of Kedarnath?
According to Hindu legends, the temple was initially built by Pandavas, and is one of the twelve Jyotirlingas, the holiest Hindu shrines of Shiva. Pandavas were supposed to have pleased Shiva by doing penance in Kedarnath.
Why did Kedarnath temple collapse in Uttarakhand?
“The sthapathisof the Kedarnath Temple ensured the temple and its placement was in harmony with its environ. The collapse of the new structures around it reflects the illiteracy of greed. Early pilgrims respected ecology and traversed much of the Char Dham by foot.
Is the Ram temple in Uttarakhand open to tourists?
The Uttarakhand Government announced that due to the extensive damage to the infrastructure, the temple will be temporarily closed to regular pilgrims and tourists for a year or two, but the temple rituals will still be maintained by priests. The Temple opened for pilgrims on Sunday, 4 May 2014.
How did Kedarnath temple protect itself from flood?
During the disaster a huge rock among the flood, mud, debris worked as a barrier. And it protected the temple from the extensive damage. The surroundings of the Kedarnath Temple for example – buildings, hotels, and market areas were vanished away in the flood and damaged heavily.
Who was arrested for murder in Uttarakhand flood?
Mohammed Akhtar Hussain, a married man with children, from Siliguri has been arrested by West Bengal police on account of two murders. Both the victims are Hindu women who the accused had relationships with and later killed in cold blood. He had almost got away with the murders.