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Badrinath Kedarnath Gangotri Yamunotri
Hemkund Sahib
Valley of Flowers Panch Prayag Haridwar Rishikesh Mussoorie Auli
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Daksha Mahadev Temple
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Proper Name: Daksha Mahadev Temple
(Daksh Prajapati Mandir) Year 1810 by the queen of Dhankaur.
Location: Kankhal, Haridwar Uttarakhand India
Date Built: 1810 CE
Important festivals: Maha Shivaratri, Navratri
How To Reach: Daksha Mahadev Temple 5kms for Bus stand or
Railway station.
Walking distance for road |
Pilgrims can travel a distance of 6 km from
Haridwar to visit the Daksha Mahadev
Temple, also popular as the Daksha Temple. Situated in the town of
Kankhal, the temple has the privilege of being one of the most ancient
in Haridwar. The temple was erected by the Queen Dhankaur back in 1810
AD. The Daksha Temple carries more significance due to the fact that it
occupies a place in the list of five sacred sites in the town of
Haridwar in Uttarakhand. The journey from Haridwar to Kankhal is quite a
scenic one. During your drive, you can soak up heart-stirring views of
the surrounding areas and the Himalayan landscape. Moreover, you can pay
a visit to Birbhadreshwar en route to Kankhal. The temple has been built
in the dedication of King Daksha Prajapati (Sati's father).
The Daksha Mahadev temple is popular among devotees due to its
association with an interesting legend. Hindus believe that it is here
that King Daksha had performed yagna. It is here that Sati burnt herself
as she came to know about the insult done to her husband (he was not
invited to the yagna). When Lord Shiva got the news, he took the life of
King Daksha. However, Lord Shiva returned the life of Daksha later. So,
the Daksha Mahadev temple is a reminder of this interesting legend and
is regarded in high esteem by Hindus.
If you are traveling to Haridwar, you can never miss visiting the
Daksha Temple as it occupies a significant place in the Hindu mythology.
How to See in Haridwar
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