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Shankaracharya Samadhi

Final resting place of Adi Shankaracharya, the great philosopher.

Behind Kedarnath Temple
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Shankaracharya Samadhi Highlights

  • Historical
  • Samadhi
  • Philosopher
  • Heritage

Overview

Shankaracharya Samadhi is the final resting place of Adi Shankaracharya, the 8th-century Hindu philosopher who revived Hinduism and established the four mathas. Located behind Kedarnath Temple, this sacred site was restored after the 2013 floods. It's believed that Shankaracharya attained Samadhi here after establishing the Kedarnath Temple.

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Quick Facts

Elevation3,600 m
Duration30 minutes
Best TimeMay-June, Sep-Oct
DifficultyEasy