Kedarnath and Karnataka: A Sacred Link through Veerashaiva Traditions

Kedara” is the Sanskrit word for marshy ground, particularly land where water and soil intermingle. The Kedarnath valley is surrounded by black mountains, whose melting snow forms streams that eventually create marshy terrain. Thus, the name “Kedarnath” translates to “Lord of the Marshland.” For Hindus, Kedarnath is a prominent Shaiva temple and one of the …

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