Madmaheshwar Temple Travel Map

Madmaheshwar Temple is located at a height of 3,289 m above the sea level and is also one of the Panch Kedars. After the battle of Kurukshetra, Pandavas seeking repentance for killing Kauravas were pursuing Lord Shiva. Lord Shiva buried himself into the ground and later got divided into several parts, out of which his navel dropped at the site of the temple. Since then Lord Shiva is worshipped in the form of belly in this temple.Moreover, the temple is closed for six months, during which the silver idols enshrined in the temple are taken to Ukhimath for worship. Pilgrims can also visit nearby Kali temple, where the tall Har Gauri idol is installed. Tourists while visiting the site can also view Kedarnath, Chaukhamba and Neelkanth peaks.