Ukhimath (also written Okhimath) is a small town and a Hindu pilgrimage site in Rudraprayag district, Uttarakhand, India. It is situated at an elevation of 1311 meters and at a distance of 41 km from Rudraprayag.
During the winters, the idols from Kedarnath temple, and Madhyamaheshwar are brought to Ukhimath and worshipped here for six months.
With Ukhimath as the centre, nearby places to visit are:
Madhmaheshwar (Second kedar),
Tungnath (Third kedar),
Deoria Tal (a natural fresh water lake)
and many other picturesque places.
According to Hindu mythology, Wedding of Usha (Daughter of Vanasur) and Anirudh (Grandson of Lord Krishna) was solemnized here. By virtue of the name of Usha this place was named as Ushamath, now known as Ukhimath.
It is believed that King Mandhata penances Lord Shiva here. During winter the Utsav Doli of Lord Kedarnath is brought from Kedarnath to Ukhimath. Winter puja of Lord Kedarnath and year-round puja of Lord Omkareshwar is also performed in Ukhimath.
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