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ASI Protected
Tungnath Temple
Rudraprayag, Uttarakhand
8th Century CE
Highest Shiva temple in the world at 3,680m. One of the Panch Kedar, accessible only by trek from Chopta.
Source: Aitihasik heritage database. Use this as a field guide and verify sensitive historical claims before citation.
Details
- Dynasty
- Modern India
- Style
- North Indian
- Primary Deity
- Shiva (Panch Kedar)
- Languages
- Hindi, Sanskrit
- Scripts
- Devanagari, Sanskrit
Historical Significance
Highest Shiva temple (3,680m). One of Panch Kedar. Trek-only access
Architectural Features
3,680m altitudeAlpine meadow settingChandrashila peak nearby