Hindu

Daksha Mahadev Temple

Deity: Lord Shiva

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Daksha Mahadev Temple

About Daksha Mahadev Temple

Daksheswar Mahadev (Hindi: दक्षेश्‍वर महादेव मन्दिर) or Daksha Mahadev temple is a Hindu temple dedicated to Lord Shiva, located in the town of Kankhal, about 4 km from Haridwar, Uttarakhand, India. It is named after King Daksha Prajapati, the father of Sati. Daksha is one of the fourteen Prajapatis, creator deities, who preside over procreation and are the protector of life in Hindu mythology. The present temple was built by Queen Dhankaur in 1810 and rebuilt in 1962. It is a place of pilgrimage for Shaivaite devotees on Maha Shivaratri.

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Temple Info

Darshan Timings
6:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Best Time
Year round
Altitude
314.00m
City
Haridwar

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