![]() ![]() Evening prayers, chanting of mantras, and maha bhandaras are the major attractions of the temple for tourists. Apart from being a prominent tourist attraction, Kartik Swami is also renowned for offering the magnificent sunrise and heart-melting sunset views. Lord Kartikeya is also known as Lord Kartik Murugan in South India, where he is believed to have settled later. It is believed that this whole incident took place here, and thus, the temple is named as Kartik Swami. Resultant, Lord Kartikeya showed his anger on the decision and sacrificed his body and bones to his father as reverence. Impressed by Ganesha, Lord Shiva gave him the privilege of being worshipped first. Hearing that, Lord Kartikeya headed off to circle the universe on his vehicle, whereas, Lord Ganesha took seven round of his parents, Lord Shiva and Goddess Parvati. ![]() As per Hindu Mythology, Lord Shiva challenged his sons Lord Ganesha and Lord Kartikeya that whoever will first take seven rounds of the universe will have the honor to be worshiped first. The religious site in the Garhwal Himalayas that is dedicated to Lord Kartikeya has a strong history behind it. The route of the trek is rugged but it assures astonishing verdure to relish the exquisiteness of nature. In order to reach the temple, one has to undergo a 3 km thrilling trek that starts from Kanak Chauri Village. The popular Hindu temple is perched on a hilltop at an elevation of 3050 m and situated near Kanak Chauri Village on Rudraprayag-Pokhari route in the district of Rudraprayag of the state Uttarakhand. Dedicated to Lord Shiva's elder son, Kartikeya, Kartik Swami is a temple of mystic ambiance and exquisite views. ![]()
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