Overview

• Leading Hindu seer organizations have demanded an immediate halt to Saifai’s Kedareshwar Mahadev Dham, accusing it of replicating Kedarnath’s garbhagriha and infringing on devotees’ faith.
• Architect Moadhu Botta Yadav argues that the design blends Kedarnath’s inspiration with South Indian elements such as four gopurams to create a distinct homage rather than a copy.
• The Shri Badrinath Kedarnath Temple Committee plans to seek legal advice to prevent misuse of Himalayan temple names in Saifai.
• In June, Uttarakhand announced draft legislation to ban unauthorized replication of Char Dham temple names and architectural designs.
• Construction is nearly complete and the temple is set to open on Maha Shivratri, February 15, 2026.