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Madmaheshwar Temple

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About

Dedicated to Lord Shiva, the Madmaheshwar temple is located in Gaundar Village in Rudraprayag, Uttarakhand. It is the third temple of the Panch Kedar circuit, built by the second brother of Pandavas, Bhima. The other temples included in the Kedar Khand circuit are Kedarnath, Tungnath, Rudranath generally visited before Madmaheswar, whereas Kalpeshswar closes the circuit. It is said that Lord Shiva’s (bull form), Madhya (navel) or belly part is worshipped

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How to Reach

Situated around 260 km from Dehradun, this temple is located in Rudraprayag, Uttarakhand. Devotees and travelers can visit the shrine by road, taking jeep, taxi and bus services available from Dehradun, Rishikesh bus and taxi stands. Motorable road services are available up to Ransi village, which is located around 16 km from the temple. Visitors need to trek the remaining distance, which can be easily done. The nearest railway station and airport are located in Haridwar and Dehradun, situated around 225 and 205 km away, respectively.

Best Time to Visit

Well, the ideal time to visit is considered from April to June and September to October. During these months, the temperature and weather are pleasant and crystal clear to enjoy nature's beauty and mountains. It is advisable to avoid visiting during monsoon and winter season, as visitors may encounter various issues.

Height from Sea Level

It is located at an altitude of 3,497 meters (approximately), which is around 11,473 feet from sea level.

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