Due to the famous temple of Kedareshwar Shiva on the ghat, it was named Kedarghat. Kedareshwar Shiva is mentioned in the twelve Jyotirlingas of Kashi, whose reference is found in Matsyapuran, Agnipuran, Kashikhand and Brahmavaivarta Purana. There is Gaurikund on the steps of the Ghat. Lunar eclipse, Nirjala Ekadashi, Gangadashera, Makar and Aries Sankranti, Dalachhath attract big crowds of pilgrims.