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{{Infobox Hindu temple<br />
| name = Neelkanth Mahadev Temple, Dausa<br />
| image = Neelkanth_Mahadev,_Temple_Dausa.jpg<br />
| caption = Neelkanth Mahadev Temple on Devgiri Hill<br />
| deity = Neelkanth Mahadev (Shiva)<br />
| location = Dausa, Rajasthan, India<br />
| coordinates = {{coord|26.88755|N|76.34535|E|display=inline,title}}<br />
| festivals = Mahashivratri, Sawan Month Festivals<br />
}}<br />
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'''Neelkanth Mahadev Temple''' is a Hindu temple dedicated to Lord Shiva, situated on Devgiri hill in [[Dausa district]], [[Rajasthan]], India. The temple is a prominent local pilgrimage site, particularly known for its challenging climb of 365 steps and its historical significance.<br />
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== History ==<br />
The temple's origin is attributed to the 9th to 11th centuries, based on regional records and architectural style. It is constructed in a civil architectural style, distinguishing it from other traditional temple designs of the region. The temple's elevated location on Devgiri hill is a notable feature, requiring pilgrims to ascend a significant flight of steps.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.bhaskar.com/news/rajasthan-news-built-in-civil-style-the-11th-century-is-the-nilkanth-mahadev-temple-025556-4041767.html|title=नागर शैली में निर्मित 11वीं शताब्दी का है नीलकंठ महादेव मंदिर|work=Dainik Bhaskar |date=4 March 2019}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.bhaskar.com/local/rajasthan/dausa/news/devotees-reaching-devgiri-hill-to-see-neelkanth-mahadev-by-climbing-365-steps-130132652.html|title=300 फिट लंबी तिरंगा कावड़ यात्रा: 365 सीढ़ियां चढ़कर नीलकंठ महादेव के दर्शन करने पहुंच रहे श्रद्धालु - Dausa News|work=Dainik Bhaskar |date=1 August 2022}}</ref><br />
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== Religious significance and observances ==<br />
The Neelkanth Mahadev Temple holds importance for devotees from Dausa and surrounding areas. It is especially visited during major Hindu observances:<br />
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* '''Mahashivratri:''' The temple witnesses large gatherings and special ceremonies during [[Maha Shivaratri|Mahashivratri]]. Local reports highlight the decoration of grand tableaux and processions.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.khaskhabar.com/local/rajasthan/dausa-news/news-mahashivratri-festival-celebrated-with-pomp-in-dausa-grand-tableaux-to-be-decorated-in-neelkanth-mahadev-temple-news-hindi-1-704905-KKN.html|title=दौसा में महाशिवरात्रि महोत्सव की धूम, नीलकंठ महादेव मंदिर में सजेंगी भव्य झांकियां|date=24 February 2025|website=khas khabar}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=https://hindi.news18.com/news/rajasthan/dausa-shivratri-special-five-mahadev-temple-grand-program-everywhere-know-amazing-facts-of-shiv-mandir-5400283.html|title=Mahashivratri: एक आकार की मूर्तियों वाले 5 महादेव मंदिरों की कहानी क्या है? दौसा में कितनी खास होगी शिवरात्रि?|date=17 February 2023|website=News18 हिंदी}}</ref><br />
* '''Sawan Month:''' During the holy month of Sawan, a large number of devotees visit the temple, and the Lakhi fair is organized, further emphasizing the temple’s local cultural significance.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://hindi.news18.com/news/dharm/sawan-2024-neelakanth-shiv-mandir-lakhi-fair-will-be-held-on-5th-august-8535506.html|title=नीलकंठ महादेव मंदिर में 5 अगस्त को लगेगा लक्खी मेला, हर साल श्रद्धालुओं का उमड़ता है जनसैलाब|date=30 July 2024|website=News18 हिंदी}}</ref><br />
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== Media coverage and recognition ==<br />
Regional media outlets frequently cover the temple’s religious and cultural relevance. Reports mention consistent large gatherings of devotees and the temple’s standing as a site of miraculous belief and traditional worship.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://hindi.news18.com/news/rajasthan/dausa-miraculous-temple-of-neelkanth-mahadev-this-9th-century-temple-has-amazing-recognition-6468481.html|title=दौसा में है नीलकंठ महादेव का चमत्कारी मंदिर, 9वीं शताब्दी के इस मंदिर की गजब की है मान्यता|date=9 June 2023|website=News18 हिंदी}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.etvbharat.com/hi/!state/crowd-of-devotees-at-neelkanth-mahadev-temple-in-dausa-rjs24080503613|title=देवगिरि पहाड़ी पर मौजूद दो सौ साल पुराने नीलकंठ महादेव के दर्शनों के लिए उमड़ा सैलाब - Neelkanth Mahadev Temple in Dausa|first=E. T. V.|last=Bharat|date=5 August 2024|website=ETV Bharat News}}</ref><br />
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== References ==<br />
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{{Hindu_temples_in_Rajasthan}}<br />
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[[Category:Tourist attractions in Dausa district]]<br />
[[Category:Shiva temples in Rajasthan]]</div>KareemOman9338