The courtyard and other buildings surrounding the market area were severely damaged. A large rock in the ruins acted as a barrier, protecting the temple from flooding. The temple complex, the surrounding area and the town of Kedarnath were badly damaged, but debris flowing from the high hills caused no “major” damage to the temple structure except for a few cracks on one side of the four walls. Kedarnath was the worst affected area in northern India during the 2013 flash floods. This temple is the highest of the 12 Jyotirlingas. The Pandavas were supposed to please Shiva by performing austerities at Kedarnath. According to Hindu legend, the temple was originally built by the Pandavas and is one of the twelve Jyotirlingas, the holiest Hindu temple of Shiva. Pony and staging services are available to reach the structure. The temple is not directly accessible by road and has to be reached by climbing 22 kilometers (14 miles) from Gaurikund. Kedarnath is seen as a synonym of Shiva, the historical name of the region, ‘Lord of Kedarkhand’. In winter, idols (deities) are taken from the Kedarnath temple to Ukhimath where the deity is worshiped for the next six months.
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