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Assamese Japi takes center stage: Holy Kedarnath Temple adorned with 20,000 quintals of flowers and traditional craftsmanship

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Assamese Japi – A Symbol of Traditional Craftsmanship and Heritage in Kedarnath


In a unique display of art and culture, the entrance gate of the holy Kedarnath temple has been adorned with the Assamese Japi, along with an impressive 20,000 quintals of flowers. This has created a mesmerizing visual display that is sure to captivate visitors from all over the world. The Assamese Japi, a symbol of traditional craftsmanship and heritage, shines bright in its new avatar at this iconic location.

The Japi, a conical hat made out of bamboo and covered in colourful silk and cotton cloth, is an integral part of Assamese culture and tradition. It has been a symbol of prestige and dignity among the people of Assam for centuries. The Japi is also used as a decorative item during festivities and social gatherings, where it is hung from the ceilings or walls.

A Mesmerizing Visual Display: 20,000 Quintals of Flowers and Assamese Japi

The decision to decorate the entrance gate of the holy Kedarnath temple with the Assamese Japi is a tribute to the rich cultural heritage of the state. The Japi, along with the 20,000 quintals of flowers, creates a mesmerizing visual display that is sure to captivate visitors from all over the world.

This unique collaboration between the holy Kedarnath temple and the people of Assam is a shining example of how different cultures can come together to create something truly special. It is also a testament to the power of art and its ability to bring people together.

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The Significance of Kedarnath Temple in Hinduism

The Kedarnath temple is one of the most sacred pilgrimages of Lord Shiva situated in the Rudraprayag district of the Garhwal region in Uttarakhand. Kedarnath is one of the Char Dham in Uttarakhand and the most important dham among Panch kedar. Kedarnath is situated at an altitude of 3586 mts, in the lap of the majestic mountain peaks and near the head of river Mandakini, Kedarnath range stands one of the twelve Jyotirlingas of Lord Shiva.

Shiva is considered the embodiment of all passions – love, hatred, fear, death and mysticism which are expressed through his various forms. There are more than 200 shrines dedicated to Lord Shiva in the area itself, the most important one being Kedarnath.

Kedarnath Temple is the most revered shrine of the Hindu deity Lord Shiva. The Mandir was built in the 8th century A.D. by Adi Shankaracharya. It is adjacent to the site of an earlier temple built by the Pandavas. Kedarnath is one of India’s most famous temples, which is more than 1000 years old and dedicated to Lord Shiva.

The Kedarnath Temple complex is being rehabilitated after the 2013 Kedarnath floods. New facilities include helipads, helipad, and new guest houses. Online facilities for Kedarnath booking are also available. Kedarnath Puja can be booked online, and no physical presence of devotees is needed. Some pujas can be booked on the internet or in person.

The daily pooja rituals at the Kedarnath temple start early morning, around 4.00 am with Maha Abhishek and end at around 7.00 pm with the Shyam aarti. The Kedarnath temple opens for darshan for the general public around 6 am.

Visitors can touch the idol and perform Abhishek with Ghee before 3 p.m. After 5 p.m., no one can approach the idol, but they can get Darshan from a distance. The temple at Kedarnath opens only six months of the year when the sun enters the zodiac sign of Aries and Scorpio is in full-blown eclipse.

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