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Tunganath Temple, highest Shiva temple at 3,680m in Uttarakhand's Panch Kedar circuit, attracts pilgrims and trekkers for spiritual solace and scenic beauty
Tunganath Temple is situated in the Rudraprayag district of Uttarakhand, at an altitude of 3,680 meters (12,073 feet) above sea level. It is the highest Shiva temple in the world
Tunganath is one of the five temples that make up the Panch Kedar circuit. The other four temples are Kedarnath, Rudranath, Madhyamaheshwar, and Kalpeshwar
According to Hindu mythology, after the Pandavas sought forgiveness for their sins from Lord Shiva, he appeared in different forms in these five locations
The temple is built in the North Indian style of temple architecture with a pyramid-shaped roof and intricate stone carvings. It is constructed using locally available gray stone
Tunganath Temple remains open from May to October, depending on weather conditions. During the winter months, the temple is covered in snow and inaccessible due to heavy snowfall
Devotees visit Tunganath to seek blessings from Lord Shiva and to experience spiritual solace in the serene and picturesque surroundings of the Himalayas
The journey to Tunganath Temple involves a trek of about 3.5 kilometers from Chopta, which is the nearest road head. The trek passes through lush green meadows, dense forests