Ancient Cultural Temple in India: Tunganathji Temple, Rudraprayag district, India Sridhar One of the highest among five Panch Kedar temples located in Rudraprayag district, at an altitude of 11,385 feet. The temple lies about 2 km below the Chandrashila Peak (12,106 ft)). From the top of this peak, picturesque views of the Himalayan range comprising snow peaks of Nanda Devi, Panch Chulli, Banderpoonch, Kedarnath, Chaukhamba, Neelkanth on one side, and the Garhwal valley on the opposite side could be witnessed. The valley between Chopta and Tunganath temple has wooded hills with rich alpine meadows with rhododendron and agricultural fields. The rhododendrons, in full bloom during March, display dazzling colours. A TO Z INDIA ● DECEMBER 2021 ● PAGE 21

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