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Daksheswar Mahadev temple is dedicated to Lord Shiva,locatred in the town of Kankhal,about 4 km from Haridwar district of Uttarakhand.Named after king Prajapati Daksh, the father of Sati or Dakshayani,Lord Shiva's first wife.Daksha is one of the 14 Prajapati's.creator,presiding deities,presiding over procreation & protector of life in Hindu mythology.
The present temple was built by Queen Dhankaur in 1810 AD & rebuilt in 1962, & is a pilgrimage for Shaivaite devotees on MahaShivratri
- LEGEND :- We all know the legend as it was shown in 'Devon Ke Dev..Mahadev.'
- OTHER STRUCTURES:- Standing next to the main temple is the 'Das Mahavidya' temple, dedicated to Mahavidyas, a venue for devotees of Devi to congregate for special pujas during Navaratri days.Also within the temple complex, there is a temple dedicated to Ganga. Next to the temple is the 'Daksha Ghat' on the Ganges(Ganga) & close is the 'Nileshwar Mahadev Temple.'
- The Temple(entrance):-
- Shivlingam:-
- Das Mahavidya temple within temple complex :-
- Ganga Maa temple within the temple complex :-
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