KEDARNATH 
The Himalayan abode of Lord Maheswar

ANTIQUITY

NARA NARAYANA EPISODE

Regarding its origin, Kotirudra Samhita gives an interesting account. It narrates that once, the two sages Nara and Narayana the incarnations of Sri Mahavishnu did penane in Badarikasram, and they were worshipping an earthern Siva linga made by themselves with utmost devotion. Their inimitable piety and single-minded tenacity pleased the Lord most, and so he appeared before and asked them to name any boon that He would grant forthwith. The highly evolved Humanist sages asked for the boon that the Lord must stay there eternally in the form of Jyothirlinga for blessing liberation to the pious, who worship Him at that place. Pleased with their desire for patitamanavoddharana, He said 'Thadastu' and accordingly He is dwelling in the shrine in the farm desired.

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