The Markandey Rishi Temple in Makkumath (also known as Makku Math) is a sacred destination in the Rudraprayag district of Uttarakhand. It is deeply connected to the winter worship rituals of the famous Panch Kedar temples.

​1. Spiritual Significance

​The Legend of Markandeya: The temple is dedicated to Sage Markandeya, a great devotee of Lord Shiva. According to mythology, it was at this spot that the Sage performed intense penance (Tapasya) and was saved by Lord Shiva from Yama (the God of Death).

​The Winter Seat: Makkumath is most famous for being the winter seat of Tungnath, the highest Shiva temple in the world. When the Tungnath temple closes due to heavy snow in the winter (usually around November), the symbolic image of the deity is brought down to Makkumath for worship.