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It is believed that the temple was built by the [[Pandava]]s to appease Lord Shiva, who was enraged by the massacre on the battlefield of [[Kurukshetra]] during the [[Mahabharat]] war.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.euttaranchal.com/tourism/adventure/chopta-tungnath-chandrashila.php|title=Chopta, Tungnath and Chandrashila |publisher=www.euttaranchal.com|language=English|accessdate=2008-10-17}}</ref> The peak of Tungnath is the source of three springs which form the Akashkamini river. The temple is three kilometers from Chopta and lies about 2 km below Chandrashila Peak (4000 m).<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.euttaranchal.com/tourism/pilgrimage/tungnath.php|title=Panch Kedar- Tungnath|accessdate=2008-10-17}}</ref> |
It is believed that the temple was built by the [[Pandava]]s to appease Lord Shiva, who was enraged by the massacre on the battlefield of [[Kurukshetra]] during the [[Mahabharat]] war.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.euttaranchal.com/tourism/adventure/chopta-tungnath-chandrashila.php|title=Chopta, Tungnath and Chandrashila |publisher=www.euttaranchal.com|language=English|accessdate=2008-10-17}}</ref> The peak of Tungnath is the source of three springs which form the Akashkamini river. The temple is three kilometers from Chopta and lies about 2 km below Chandrashila Peak (4000 m).<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.euttaranchal.com/tourism/pilgrimage/tungnath.php|title=Panch Kedar- Tungnath|accessdate=2008-10-17}}</ref> |
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Other than being a religious destination, it is also a well known |
Other than being a religious destination, it is also a well known trekking destination. This is mainly due to it's moderate climb, short distance, and some views of snow covered mountains such as [[Chaukhamba]]. |
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Tungnath is a mountain located in Chamoli, a district of Garhwal, in Uttarakhand, India. The Tungnath Temple, situated on Tungnath at an altitude of 3,680 meters, is the highest Shiva shrine among the Panch kedars. The temple is believed to be 1000 years old. Shiva is worshipped here as one of the Panch Kedars. It is believed that the temple was built by the Pandavas to appease Lord Shiva, who was enraged by the massacre on the battlefield of Kurukshetra during the Mahabharat war.[1] The peak of Tungnath is the source of three springs which form the Akashkamini river. The temple is three kilometers from Chopta and lies about 2 km below Chandrashila Peak (4000 m).[2]
Other than being a religious destination, it is also a well known trekking destination. This is mainly due to it's moderate climb, short distance, and some views of snow covered mountains such as Chaukhamba.
References
- ^ "Chopta, Tungnath and Chandrashila". www.euttaranchal.com. Retrieved 2008-10-17.
- ^ "Panch Kedar- Tungnath". Retrieved 2008-10-17.
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