Kedarnath Dham, is about 500 meters above Badrinath and is believed to be one of the five uprisal spots of Lord  Shiva.  The word ‘Kedar’ refers to Lord Shiva in Vedas  &  Puranas.  Kedarnath, as per holy belief and sacredness,  is known to be the land of  Lord  Shiva,  where Lord still resides in the form of Linga.  It is also the highest located jyotirling.  The temple is an old stone edifice located on the shores of  Mandakini  River.  It is believed to have been built by the Pandavas and revived by Adi Sankara in 8th  century  CE.  The view of this temple against its snowy backdrop is just resplendent.  Kedarnath Dham is definitely one of the most important Dhams in the yatra.