The third Kedar among Panch Kedar was opened after the idol of the deity, which departed Chopta early, arrived in the temple premises. The main doors of the temple were opened at 11:00 AM. During the opening ceremony, the whole complex of the shrine reverberated with chants of "Har Har Mahadev" and "Jai Baba Tungnath."
One of the Panch Kedar, Tungnath, has finally opened for devotees after a long winter break. Tungnath is dedicated to Lord Shiva, which is located in the Rudraprayag district of Uttarakhand. Tungnath is the world’s highest Lord Shiva temple, situated at an altitude of approximately 3,680 metres, and sits below the Chandrashila peak. Along with the opening of the portals of Kedarnath, the Tungnath shrine was opened for the devotees on Wednesday, April 22, 2026, with rituals and Vedic chanting.
Tungnath temple opens for devotees
The third Kedar among Panch Kedar was opened after the idol of the deity, which departed Chopta early, arrived in the temple premises. The main doors of the temple were opened at 11:00 AM. During the opening ceremony, the whole complex of the shrine reverberated with chants of "Har Har Mahadev" and "Jai Baba Tungnath."
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