Adi Shankaracharya was a Hindu philosopher and theologian. He got recognition for uniting and promoting Hinduism's primary philosophical currents. If you're visiting Uttarakhand, don't miss out on the Adi Shankaracharya Samadhi among the places to visit in Kedarnath. 

The burial of Adi guru Shankaracharya, the saint who created the four sacred Dhams in India that are essential pilgrimages for Hindus, is located somewhat behind the Kedarnath Temple. At 32, the famed Hindu philosopher gained nirvana (enlightenment). Shankaracharya is reported to have blended with the soil itself. The Shankaracharya Samadhi, visited by thousands of pilgrims, is one of Kedarnath's most popular tourist sites. 

According to legend, Shankaracharya visited Kedarnath in the eighth century and erected the Kedarnath shrine and one of his four matches. His disciples frequent a hot water spring thought to have been built by Shankaracharya to provide relief from the area's harsh weather circumstances.

How did Adi guru Shankaracharya die?

There is an old tale. According to legend, Adi Shankara was visiting his God when he noticed a low-caste guy before him. He told the man to leave the path without recognizing who he was. The man stood there and asked, "Should I move or should my body?" And it was at that point that Shankara realized, "That's me!" 

Adi Shankara became emotional, and that was the last time he spoke. He never taught again after that. Adi Shankara simply walked away into the Himalayas. Nobody saw him again. As a result, no one knows how Adi Shankara died. 

The best time to visit

September to November and April to June are ideal for visiting the Adi Shankaracharya Samadhi. The KEDARNATH TOUR PACKAGE is the best to visit in these months and is the most pleasant and fun. The place remains closed for six months during the winter season. 

The weather here is frigid throughout the winter season. The temperature here drops dramatically during the winter season due to heavy snowfall. Traveling out of here during the rainy season is difficult due to strong rainfall-threatening landslides.