In Hindu mythology, there was initially no mountain on the spot where Nilkantha stands today. There was an adage route between Kedarnath and Badrinath. The Purahita or the worshiper of the two temples worshiped them in one day. This continued for a long time until due to some sins of the worshiper, Shiva became displeased with him and stood blocking the way as a huge sky-kissing mountain, which is said to be modern Nilkantha.