Secrets of Uttarakhand : what was the reason that Lord Kartikeya gave up the flesh of his body and settled at a height of 1200 ft.

Friends, have you ever thought that if the skin and bones of a person are separated, then how can he survive. But these things do not seem strange in our Uttarakhand. Yes, there are thousands of such mysteries and folk tales in Uttarakhand that will surprise you.

Today we are going to talk in this series of Secrets of Uttarakhand, about the temple of Lord Shiva's elder son Kartike situated at an altitude of 3050 meters, which is said to be where Lord Kartike sacrifices his body and breaks his bones. enshrined as a framework.

Friends, we will talk about what was the reason that Lord Kartike gave up the flesh of his body and settled at such a height.

Karthik Swamy Temple is located near Kanak Chauri, a small village in Rudraprayag district of Uttarakhand, which falls on the Rudraprayag-Pokhari road.
Dedicated to Lord Kartikeya, this mystical place is situated amidst the mesmerizing view of the Himalayas. To reach this mysterious temple, one has to climb 3 kilometers from Kanak Chauri village.

According to Hindu mythology, it is believed that once Lord Ganesha and Lord Kartikeya got into an argument about who would be worshiped first, as a result of which both the brothers went to Lord Shiva and Shiva gave them a challenge according to which The one who first circumambulates the universe will be worshiped first. The idol of Lord Kartik is shown here in the form of bones. Lord Kartikeya is worshiped as Lord Murugan in South India.

The spectacular sunrise and heart touching sunset views from Kartik Swamy Temple are truly scenic and delightful. Evening prayers, chanting of mantras and wonderfully clean environment attract devotees and tourists to this place.

An idol of Lord Kartikeya in the temple. Here some festivals and events like Kartik Purnima and 11 days Kailash Yatra are celebrated with great enthusiasm.
From here one gets a chance to see the magnificent Himalayan peaks of Bandarpunch, Kedarnath Gumbad, Meru and Sumeru, Chaukhamba Peak, Neelkanth, Dronagiri, Nanda Ghunti, Trishul and Nanda Devi mountain range. , Apart from breathtaking views and indescribable feeling, a visit to the temple also offers opportunities for bird watching, camping and rural tourism. This place is a supernatural amalgamation of religious faith and immense beauty of nature.