Uttarakhand: Dharali’s historic Kalp Kedar temple was destroyed by floods, it had a connection with the Mahabharata period

Dharali village of Uttarkashi district is in the headlines today. Dharali village has suffered a lot due to cloudburst. The market here has been completely destroyed. Many houses and hotels have been buried under the debris. There are also reports of many casualties. Kalp Kedar temple located in Dharali has also fallen prey to the flood.

Let us tell you that Kalp Kedar temple of Dharali is dedicated to Lord Shiva. This temple was one of the Panch Kedars of Lord Shiva. Due to which its importance was very high. Kalp Kedar temple is considered to be older than Kedarnath temple. It is believed to be related to the Mahabharata period.

Kalp Kedar temple of Dharali is a temple of Katyur Shikhar style. Its sanctum sanctorum is seven or eight meters below the entrance. There is a statue of Lord Shiva in this temple. Devotees going to Gangotri did not forget to visit this temple.

Dharali falls on the way to Gangotri. Dharali serves as a small stay during the Chardham Yatra. Devotees stay here for a short time. One can rest here before Gangotri. The views around Dharali village are very beautiful. Dharali is surrounded by forests from all sides. Here the lush green trees, snow-covered mountains fascinate everyone. Along with this, the wonderful environment here attracts everyone. Due to which devotees going on Chardham Yatra stay here.

Gangotri temple is about 11 km away from Dharali. Therefore, it is a convenient stop for the travelers going to Gangotri. Due to which Dharali is considered an important stop of Chardham Yatra. Along with this, Kalp Kedar temple here is also very famous.

Let us tell you that there is news of devastation due to cloudburst in Dharali, Uttarkashi district. It is said that 4 people died due to severe floods in Khirgad. Also, there is a possibility of many people being buried under the debris. District administration, army, SDRF, NDRF and other related teams have reached the spot for relief and rescue work.