What is "kedar"

Kedar may refer to:

• Lord Shiva or Kedar, a Hindu god
  • Panch Kedar, five Hindu temples or holy places of the Shaivite sect dedicated to god Shiva
• Kedar (raga), a raga in Indian classical music
• Kedaram, a raga in Carnatic music (South Indian classical music)
• Qedar, the second son of Ishmael
  • Qedarites, an Arab tribal confederation named for Ishmael's son
• Kedar, Gush Etzion, an Israeli settlement east of Jerusalem near Maale Adumim

Kedar, also known as Kedara, is a Hindustani classical raga. Named after Lord Shiva, the raga is placed on a high pedestal in the realms of Indian classical music. It is characterised by a lot of complex turns, which are brilliantly melodious but difficult to express in words.