Watch: Snowy Aarti At Rudranath Temple In Uttarakhand Goes Viral, Leaves Devotees Spellbound

A viral video showing aarti at the sacred Rudranath Temple in Uttarakhand’s Chamoli district has drawn massive attention online. The deeply spiritual aarti taking place amid heavy snow looks divine. The visuals are powerful enough to make devotees lose themselves in prayers to Lord Shiva. Scroll down to read more about this.

Video Of Aarti At Rudranath Temple Goes Viral 

Rudranath Mahadev Aarti in the high Himalayas
Pure calm, pure Shiva, pure grace.

Har Har Mahadev 🙏 pic.twitter.com/NGXQSe5ZN4

— Akanksha Parmar (@iAkankshaP) February 2, 2026

Rudranath Temple, dedicated to Lord Shiva, stands at 3,600 metres above sea level in the Garhwal Himalayas of Uttarakhand. It is the fourth shrine in the Panch Kedar pilgrimage circuit, which includes five major Shiva temples. According to Wikipedia, the Pandavas are believed to have established this temple. You should know that Rudranath is specifically dedicated to Lord Shiva’s face.

Now, the temple aarti video posted by @iAkankshaP on X is making waves across social media. The clip shows the shrine set against snow-covered Himalayan peaks. The high-altitude aarti feels deeply spiritual and intensely divine. The dramatic backdrop of the majestic Himalayas is what has made this video go viral. @iAkankshaP wrote a caption which read, “Rudranath Mahadev Aarti in the high Himalayas. Pure calm, pure Shiva, pure grace.” 

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Netizens React To The Clip 

Just like us, many netizens and devotees were amazed by the video. Several users praised Lord Shiva and said the temple looked breathtaking. Many people on X also expressed their wish to visit Rudranath. You should know that the trek to Rudranath is considered the toughest among the Panch Kedar routes. 

The 20-22 km one-way trek passes through dense forests and lush meadows. It also offers stunning views of Nanda Devi, Trishul, and Nanda Ghuti. The temple remains open from mid-May to October before closing in winter due to heavy snowfall. The best time to visit is May-June and September-October. The weather can be unpredictable, but the spiritual experience is unforgettable. We are sure the viral aarti video has already made you think about visiting this sacred Shiva shrine.

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Cover Image Courtesy: @iAkankshaP/X