Major temples
Gauri Kedareshwar Temple
Kedar Ghat
History & traditions
Kashi’s Kedar shrine brings the Kedarnath pilgrimage tradition into the city. Gauri and Shiva are honoured together in the temple’s name. The river-facing part of the precinct also provides the survey landmark for Vitank Narasimha, a separate Vishnu image.
Deity & sacred image
- Deity or sacred figure
- Shiva as Kedareshwar, with Gauri
- Idol or shrine image
- The sources identify the deity. The image’s appearance and material are unconfirmed.