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Neelkanth Mahadev – Sacred and Famous Temple

By Vikasacharya
Neelkanth Mahadev – sacred and famous temple

Neelkanth Mahadev Temple is a Hindu temple dedicated to ( Lord Shiva). The Neelkanth Mahadev temple is considered to be one of the most famous temples of Rishikesh. With temples at almost every fold of the Himalayan Range, Hindu mythology is closely associated with most of these temples. Indian Mythological tales say that 'Neelkanth Mahadev Temple' is the sacred location where Lord Shiva consumed that venom from ocean. The temple was established to pay regards to him. The temple has an ancient architecture and a beautiful complex, comprising of a one natural spring where devotees take a holy bath before entering the premises of the temple. The sanctum sanctorum of the temple houses a 'Shiv Lingam', the idol of the presiding deity in a phallic form. The devotees who pay a visit to 'Neelkanth Mahadev' make an offering of coconut, flowers, milk, honey, fruits and water to the Lord and get 'Parshad', the holy gift from God, in forms of 'vibhuti' (ashes), 'chandan' (sandal-wood) and other holy things from the shrine. There is a special aura about the temple, which fills devotional hearts with celestial pleasure. This is the reason why it is visited by thousands of devotees every year. The temple of Neelkanth Mahadev is situated at a distance of 12 km from Rishikesh among the snow capped mountains and forests. Rishikesh holds immense importance in the religious lives of devout Hindus. Neelkanth Mahadev temple holds two fairs; one during the occasion of Shivratri and another in the month of Shravan (July-August). Thousands of devotees throng during Shivratri. From the Neela Kantha temple you can climb 2 kms. To the Parvati temple, located on top of a high hill another 2kms. Further up the hill is a Cave (gufa), where there is a small temple. There are good views along the way. It is a fairly hard climb to the Parvati temple and a fairly easy walk to the cave.

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Neelkanth Mahadev – sacred and famous temple

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