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{{short description|Small town and Hindu pilgrimage site in Rudraprayag district, Uttarakhand, India}}
{{Use dmy dates|date=June 2017}}
{{Use Indian English|date=June 2017}}
{{More citations needed|date=May 2020}}
{{Infobox Hindu temple
| name = Ukhimath (Okhimath)
| image = Ukhimath.jpg
| alt = Omkareshwar Temple in Ukhimath
| caption = Omkareshwar Temple in Ukhimath
| map_type = India Uttarakhand
| map_caption = Location in Uttarakhand
| coordinates = {{coord|30|31|06|N|79|5|43|E|type:landmark_region:IN-UL|display=inline,title}}
| native_name = उखीमठ
| country = [[India]]
| state = [[Uttarakhand]]
| district = Rudraprayag
| locale =
| elevation_m = 1,311
| deity = Winter Abode of Kedarnath and Madhyamaheshwar
| festivals = Madhyamaheshwar Mela (Madyu Mela)
| architecture = North-Indian Himalayan architecture
| temple_quantity =
| monument_quantity =
| inscriptions =
| year_completed = Unknown
| creator = [[Pandavas]] (according to legend)
| website =
}}

'''Ukhimath''' (also spelled '''Okhimath''') is a small town and a [[Hindu pilgrimage sites|Hindu pilgrimage site]] in [[Rudraprayag district]], [[Uttarakhand]] in [[India]]. It is situated at an elevation of 1,311 meters and at a distance of 41 km from [[Rudraprayag]]. During the winter, the [[Utsavar|Utsava Idols]] from the [[Kedarnath Temple]], and [[Madhyamaheshwar|Madhyamaheshwar Temple]] are brought to Ukhimath and worshipped here for six months. Ukhimath can be used as center destination for visiting different places located nearby, the [[Madhyamaheshwar|Madhyamaheshwar Temple]], [[Tungnath|Tungnath Temple]] and [[Deoria Tal]] (a natural fresh water lake) and many other picturesque places.<ref>[http://www.euttaranchal.com/tourism/ukhimath.php Ukhimath]</ref> According to [[Hindu Mythology]], the wedding of Usha (Daughter of [[Banasura]]) and [[Aniruddha]] (Grandson of Lord [[Krishna]]) was solemnized here. By name of Usha this place was named as Ushamath, now known as Ukhimath. [[King Mandhata]] had performed severe penances to Lord [[Shiva]] here. During the winter, the Kedarnath and Madhyamaheshwar Temples are closed due to heavy snowfall in the area. As a result, the [[Utsavar|Utsava Idols]] of Kedarnath and Madhyamaheshwar are brought from Kedarnath and Madhyamaheshwar to the Omkareshwar Temple in Ukhimath. The winter [[Puja (Hinduism)|puja]] of Kedarnath and Omkareshwar (the presiding deity of Ukhimath) is performed here. The Omkareshwar Temple is located at Ukhimath, which is at a distance of 41 km from Rudraprayag.<ref>[http://www.badarikedar.org/content-kedar.aspx?id=52 Ukhimath]</ref>

Ukhimath has many other ancient temples dedicated to several Gods and Goddesses such as Usha, Shiva, Aniruddha, [[Parvati]] and Mandhata.<ref>[http://expertbulletin.com/ukhimath/ Ukhimath Travel Guide]</ref> Situated on the road connecting [[Guptakashi]] with [[Gopeshwar]], the holy town is mainly inhabited by the head priests of [[Kedarnath]] known as Rawals who move here to spend the winter.

Ukhimath has an [[All India Radio]] Relay station known as Akashvani Ukhimath. It broadcasts on FM frequencies.

==Gallery==
<gallery>
File:Rooms around Ukhimath Temple, Uttarakhand.jpg|The courtyard around the Omkareshwar Temple in Ukhimath.
File:Ukhimath Temple.jpg|Close-up view of the ''mandapa'' (pillared hall) in the temple.
</gallery>

==See also==
* [[Panch Kedar]]
* [[Kedarnath]]
* [[Chota Char Dham]]
* [[Char Dham]]
* [[Jyotirlinga]]

== References ==

<references />

[[Category:Hindu temples in Uttarakhand]]
[[Category:Hindu pilgrimage sites in India]]
[[Category:Rudraprayag district]]

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