Neelkanth temple - rishikesh
Description
Neelkanth Mahadev Temple is a Hindu temple dedicated to Nilkanth, an aspect of Shiva. The temple is about 32 km from Rishikesh in the Pauri Garhwal district of Uttarakhand, India. The temple architecture is very much influenced by the Dravidian style of temple architecture. The temple is dedicated to Shiva and is a popular Hindu pilgrimage site. It is surrounded by dense forests and is adjacent to the mountain ranges of Nar-Narayan. It is enveloped between the valleys of Manikoot, Brahmakoot, and Vishnukoot and is located at the confluence of the rivers Pankaja and Madhumati.
Tales
According to the mythological stories, Lord Shiva drank the poison that appeared from the 'Sagar Manthan' (churning of ocean). This place is said to have been the same place, where Lord Shiva drank the poison. On drinking the poison, his throat turned blue and from that time onwards, Lord Shiva came to be known as 'Neelkantha' (One having blue throat). Neelkanth Temple is one of the most revered holy shrines of the Hindus. Located on a hill above Swarg Ashram in Haridwar, Neelkanth Temple is easily accessible from here.
History
Lord Shiva Neelkanth Mahadev Temple is a highly revered Hindu shrine located in the city of Rishikesh, Uttarakhand, India. Situated at a height of 1,330 meters above sea level, the temple is dedicated to Lord Shiva, also known as Neelkanth, which means "the blue-throated one". The temple is surrounded by lush green forests and lies at the confluence of the Pankaja and Madhumati rivers. Legend has it that Lord Shiva drank the poison that emerged during the churning of the ocean, which turned his throat blue. The temple is built at the spot where it is believed that Lord Shiva rested after consuming the poison. The temple is also said to be the place where Lord Shiva married Goddess Parvati. The temple is an architectural marvel, adorned with intricate carvings and sculptures. It is believed to have been built by the Garhwal kings in the 17th century.
Features
Deities:
Timings:
All week: 6:00 am – 9:00 pm
Built:
17th century
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