Shiva Worship — Vedic Puja Vidhi
Kedarnath Puja
Kedarnath Puja is a sacred ritual dedicated to Lord Shiva in his form as Kedarnath — the lord of the field and master of the Himalayas. Kedarnath, nestled in the Garhwal Himalayas at 3,583 metres, is one of the twelve Jyotirlingas and the highest among the Char Dham pilgrimage sites. The puja is performed to seek the blessings of Shiva for strength, courage, removal of hardships, and liberation from the cycle of birth and death. Devotees offer raw rice, bel patra, and perform abhishek while reciting the Maha Mrityunjaya mantra.
Last updated: 23 April 2026 · Source: Vedic Tradition
Benefits
Grants strength and courage to overcome life's hardships, removes the fear of death, heals chronic illness, dissolves karmic debts, bestows divine protection, and accelerates spiritual progress toward moksha.
Step-by-Step Procedure
Observe a fast on the puja day. Set up Shivalinga on a clean altar facing north. Perform abhishek with milk, gangajal, and raw rice. Offer bel patra, raw rice, sesame seeds, and white flowers. Recite Maha Mrityunjaya mantra 108 times followed by Kedarnath Stotram. Light camphor and perform aarti. Donate to the poor or a temple as part of the ritual.
Best Time (Muhurat)
Shravan Mondays, Mahashivratri, Pradosh Vrat, and the Kedarnath temple opening day (Akshaya Tritiya). Early morning (Brahma Muhurta) is most auspicious.
Materials Required (Samagri)
- ·Shivalinga
- ·Gangajal
- ·Raw rice
- ·Milk
- ·Bel patra
- ·White flowers
- ·Sesame seeds
- ·Camphor
- ·Incense sticks
- ·Ghee lamp
- ·Sandalwood paste
- ·Sacred thread
FAQ
Q.What is Kedarnath Puja?
Kedarnath Puja is a sacred ritual dedicated to Lord Shiva in his form as Kedarnath — the lord of the field and master of the Himalayas. Kedarnath, nestled in the Garhwal Himalayas at 3,583 metres, is one of the twelve Jyotirlingas and the highest amo...
Q.What are the benefits of Kedarnath Puja?
Grants strength and courage to overcome life's hardships, removes the fear of death, heals chronic illness, dissolves karmic debts, bestows divine protection, and accelerates spiritual progress toward moksha.
Q.What is the best time to perform Kedarnath Puja?
Shravan Mondays, Mahashivratri, Pradosh Vrat, and the Kedarnath temple opening day (Akshaya Tritiya). Early morning (Brahma Muhurta) is most auspicious.
Q.What materials are needed for Kedarnath Puja?
Shivalinga, Gangajal, Raw rice, Milk, Bel patra, White flowers, Sesame seeds, Camphor, Incense sticks, Ghee lamp, Sandalwood paste, Sacred thread.