Kedarnath Temple is one of the most sacred places in India. As the Char Dham Yatra has recently opened, thousands of devotees are already visiting the temple. Amid this, Anand Mahindra shared a photo that gives a glimpse of how the famous Kedarnath Temple looked in 1882. Check it out!
Old Photo Of Kedarnath Temple From 1882 Goes Viral
Apparently, this is one of the earliest known photographs of the sacred Kedarnath Dham, taken in 1882.
Couldn’t take my eyes off it.
No roads. No railheads. No helicopters.
Just the abode of Lord Shiva, cradled by the Himalayas
Back then, the yatra demanded time, endurance,… pic.twitter.com/UfvWVsmLnf
— anand mahindra (@anandmahindra) April 26, 2026
Anand Mahindra (@anandmahindra) took to his social media handle to share an old photo of the Kedarnath Temple. In the post, he mentioned that this picture was taken back in 1882. During that time, there were no helicopters, railheads, or proper roads. It used to be a sacred place, known as the abode of Lord Shiva, located in the Himalayas.
He also added that, “back then, the yatra demanded time, endurance, & faith. The journey wasn’t incidental; it WAS the pilgrimage.” However, now things have changed. Reaching temple has become much easier, giving more people the chance to visit and experience the pilgrimage.
Also Read: Kedarnath Temple Opens With Strict Rules Like Ban On Mobile Phones & Photography
What Is The History Of This Sacred Temple?
Located in Uttarakhand, Kedarnath is one of the most sacred Hindu shrines. This temple also has a deep connection with mythodology. According to the Mahabharata, the Pandavas built this temple. Why? To seek forgiveness for their sins after the war. It is believed that Lord Shiva took the form of a bull to avoid them and disappeared into the ground at Kedarnath. You know the most amazing part? The temple stands at that very spot.
Morever, Kedarnath Temple is believed to be over 1000 years old. Its exact construction date remains unknown. This sacred temple is also an important part of the Char Dham Yatra, one of the most important pilgrimage journeys for Hindus in India. This yatra includes four temples; Yamunotri Temple, Gangotri Temple, Kedarnath Temple, and Badrinath Temple
Have you visited Kedarnath Temple yet? Tell us in the comments below!
Also Read: Andhra Pradesh Plans To Restore 10th Century Siddheswara Temple In Nellore; Here’s Why
Cover Image Courtesy: X/@anandmahindra
FAQs
How old Kedarnath temple is?
Kedarnath Temple is over 1,000 years old, but its exact age is still unknown.
Who build Kedarnath temple?
According to mythology, it is believed that the Pandavas built the sacred Kedarnath Temple.
Why Pandavas build Kedarnath temple?
According to the Mahabharata, the Pandavas built Kedarnath Temple to seek forgiveness from Lord Shiva for their sins after the war.