Kalpeshwar is a Hindu sanctuary committed to Lord Shiva situated at a height of 2,200 m (7,217.8 ft) in the beautiful Urgam valley in the Garhwal area of Uttarakhand state in India. The sanctuary's antiquated legend connected to the Pandavas, saints of epic Mahabharata greatness is the fifth sanctuary of the Panch Kedars (five sanctuaries) of Shiva's five anatomical celestial structures; the other four sanctuaries in the request of their love are Kedarnath, Rudranath, Tungnath and Madhyamaheshwar sanctuaries; all in the Kedar Khand area of the Garhwal Himalayas.
Kalpeshwar is the main Panch Kedar sanctuary available consistently. At this little stone sanctuary, drew nearer through a surrender section, the tangled tress (jata) of Lord Shiva is venerated. Subsequently, Lord Shiva is likewise called as Jatadhar or Jateshwar. Prior it was receptive just by 12 km (7.5 mi) trek from the closest street head of Helang on the Rishikesh-Badrinath street however now the street goes up to Devgram town from where the trek presently is only 300 mtrs. This street is useful for bicycles or autos with great ground freedom as it is half kuccha street which may get harmed amid rainstorm. Little autos can be taken aside from in rainstorm.
The epic legend described on the making of the Panch Kedar sanctuaries is that Pandavas of Mahabharata epic history, while pursuing Lord Shiva to look for his exculpate for the fratricidal sins submitted by them amid the Kurukshetra war, understood that Shiva, keeping in mind the end goal to separate himself from the Pandavas, took the in secret type of a bull. Yet, when this type of Shiva was recognized by Bhima, the second of the Pandava siblings, endeavored to clutch the bull's tail and rear legs. However, the bull vanished underground at Guptkashi.
Therefore, it returned in five unique structures. His protuberance showed up at Kedarnath, his bahu (arm) was spotted at Tungnath, his head surfaced at Rudranath, the stomach and navel were followed at Madhyamaheswar and his jata (tress) was divined at Kalpeshwar. Another legend expresses that this place was highly favored by sages of fables for reflection. Specific specify is made of sage Arghya who through his somber compensation made Urvashi, the well known apsara (sprite) at this place. Durvasa, an antiquated sage, child of Atri and Anasuya, thought about a manifestation of Shiva, known for his irritability did repentance and contemplated under the Kalpavriksha, the desire satisfying perfect tree in the regions of the temple. Further, it is said that Durvasa had given Kunti, mother of Pandavas, a help that "she could conjure any of the powers of nature and they would show up before her and concede whatever she wanted". Once, when Pandavas, were estranged abroad here, to test them Durvasa visited them alongside his followers and wanted to be feasted by them. Sadly, there was no nourishment accessible inside the house to sustain the unexpected visitors. Draupadi, spouse of Pandavas, looked for Lord Krishna's assistance. Krishna emerged on the scene and tackled the issue.
You can easily reach Kalpeshwar by air, train and by road.
Jolly Grant Airport is 260km from Helang from Helang to Kalpeshwar Temple is 10kms. Jolly Grant Airport is a nearest airport to Helang well connected to motorable road you can take easily taxi from outside the Airport.
Rishikesh is nearest railway station of from Helang. The distance between Rishikesh and Helang 260 km. Taxi and buses are easily available outside the railway station.
You can take private buses and Taxis from Delhi till Rishikesh or Haridwar. Helang is located on NH 07.
