What is the importance of worshiping Madmaheshwar in Panchkedar Yatra, know 7 big things related to this Shiva temple

What is the religious significance of the Madmaheshwar temple, one of the Panchkedar situated in Devbhoomi Uttarakhand? Must read this article to know the merits of visit, darshan and worship of this holy abode of Mahadev.

One of the Panchkedar situated in Uttarakhand, the worship of Madmaheshwar or say Madhya Maheshwar has been considered very important. It is worshiped as the second Kedar in Panch Kedar. This temple of Mahadev, the God of Gods, is one of the main Shiva temples of Uttarakhand, which has a lot of importance in Hinduism because here there is a ritual of worshiping the navel of Lord Shiva's bull form. It is believed that this temple was built by the Pandavas during the Mahabharata period. Let us know in detail about 7 big things related to Madmaheshwar temple.

1. Madmaheshwar Temple is situated at the foothills of Chaukhamba mountain in Rudraprayag district of Uttarakhand. To reach there, one has to cover a distance of 26 km from Ukhimath to Kalimath and then via Mansuna village.

2. Five different forms of Lord Shiva are worshiped in Panchkedar of Uttarakhand. Devotees of Bhole worship Lord Shiva's hump in the form of a bull in Kedarnath, arms in Tungnath, head in Rudranath, navel in Madmaheshwar and locks of hair in Kalpeshwar.

3. According to Hindu belief, the person who visits and worships Lord Shiva's navel by going to Madmaheshwar temple, Mahadev's blessings are showered on him, due to which he leads a happy life and finally attains Shivlok.

4.According to Hindu belief, Mahadev and Mother Parvati once spent the night in this temple situated in the lap of nature. Lingayat Brahmins from South India are appointed as priests for the worship of Lord Shiva in Madmaheshwar temple.

5. Along with the Madmaheshwar temple, the worship and darshan of the old Madmaheshwar temple, Lingam Madmaheshwar, Ardhanarishwar and Bhima temple located near this holy abode is considered very important.

6. This temple of Lord Shiva is at a very high altitude, where one has to walk several kilometers to reach it. The temple of Madmaheshwar remains closed in winter from November to April.

7. The best time to visit Madhyamaheshwar Temple is between May to June because during this time the weather here is pleasant and you can enjoy nature to the fullest while traveling here.