KEDARNATH 
The Himalayan abode of Lord Maheswar

If ever a slip occurs to any unfortunate over the ridge, sure he will either fall into the ever flowing Mandakini, thousands of feet below, or be caught up in the bushy growth of the tall trees from which extricating is neither possible nor ever attempted by any so far. None so far, as the word goes round escaped the claws or death when fallen. Slip means, sure death; hence every pony is accompanied either by the owner, or his agent, yet accidents do take place now and then.

In spite of innumerable and unbearable hardships arising out of the uncertainty of the weather, narrow slippery road and insufficient and unwholesome food, pilgrims reach the sacred feet of the Kedareswar and offer prayers closing their eyes, and feel. fittingly rewarded when they embrace the Sivalinga smeared with ghee according to custom here. They return to this mundane world at the sounds of 'Kedareswar ki jai.' sent up into the high skies by the fellow pilgrims on completing the rituals.

Though ardeous, its raptures are unforgettable. A trial,although dangerous is preferable, due to holiness hovering over there. And it is discernable by sensory organs.

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