Thal Kedar Temple Pithoragarh Uttarakhand

Thal Kedar Temple is a famous religious temple located in Pithoragarh. This sacred temple is dedicated to Lord Shiva. This temple is known as named of Thal Kedar Shiva Temple. This temple is about 16 km from Pithoragarh. This religious place is the most famous for his Shivling, which is considered to be 1000 million years old. It is said that Peshwa Nana Sahab had reached the Thal Kedar from Pancheshwar via Nepal to avoid the British. According to the locals, a farmer's cow in this area compared to other cows, every day the house was reaching late. One day the farmer followed the cow and saw that the cow is going straight to the Thal Kedar peak, and gives a bath to a Shivling from its milk. This thing spread throughout the area and the villagers decided to set up Shiva temple at that place. Which is currently known as the Thal Kedar Shiva Temple. It is believed about this temple that devotee who comes to this temple and prays with a true heart, his desire is fulfilled. During the trip to Pithoragarh, tourists visit in this holy temple. Thal Kedar Temple is one of the main religious centres of attraction in Pithoragarh.