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	'''Neelkanth Mahadev Temple''' is a [[Hindu temple]] dedicated to [[Nilkanth]], an aspect of Lord [[Shiva]]. The temple is about 32 km from [[Rishikesh]] in the [[Pauri Garhwal district]] of [[Uttarakhand]], [[India]]. The temple architecture is very much influenced by the Dravidian style of temple architecture.		'''Neelkanth Mahadev Temple''' is a [[Hindu temple]] dedicated to [[Nilkanth]], an aspect of Lord [[Shiva]]. The temple is about 32 km from [[Rishikesh]] in the [[Pauri Garhwal district]] of [[Uttarakhand]], [[India]]. The temple architecture is very much influenced by the Dravidian style of temple architecture.

	The temple is dedicated to Lord Shiva and is a popular Hindu pilgrimage site. It is surrounded by dense forests and is adjacent to the mountain ranges of Nar-Narayan. It is enveloped between the valleys of Manikoot, Brahmakoot, and Vishnukoot and is located at the confluence of the rivers Pankaja and Madhumati.		The temple is dedicated to Lord Shiva and is a popular Hindu pilgrimage site. It is surrounded by dense forests and is adjacent to the mountain ranges of Nar-Narayan. It is enveloped between the valleys of Manikoot, Brahmakoot, and Vishnukoot and is located at the confluence of the rivers Pankaja and Madhumati.
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	==Legend==		==Legend==
	[[File:Kurma, the tortoise incarnation of Vishnu.jpg\|200px\|left\|thumb\|[[Shiva]] consumed the poison [[Halahala]] that originated from the sea during the [[Samudramanthan]] (churning of the ocean) ca 1870.]]		[[File:Kurma, the tortoise incarnation of Vishnu.jpg\|200px\|left\|thumb\|[[Shiva]] consumed the poison [[Halahala]] that originated from the sea during the [[Samudramanthan]] (churning of the ocean) ca 1870.]]
	According to [[Hindu sacred texts]], the place where the Neelkanth Mahadev Temple currently stands is the sacred location where Shiva consumed the poison that originated from the sea when [[Deva (Hinduism)\|Deva]]s (Gods) and [[Asura]]s (Demons) churned the ocean in order to obtain [[Amrita]]. This poison that emanated during the [[Samudramanthan]] (churning of the ocean) made his throat blue in color. Thus, Shiva is also known as [[Neelkanth]], literally meaning ''The Blue Throated One''.<ref>[http://www.bharatonline.com/uttarakhand/rishikesh/neelkanth-mahadev.html Neelkanth Mahadev]</ref>		According to [[Hindu sacred texts]], the place where the Neelkanth Mahadev Temple<ref name="camping">{{cite web \|title=Neelkanth Mahadev Temple\|url=https://www.blisstripdestination.com/2021/07/neelkanth-mahadev-temple-laxman-jhula.html \|website=Bliss Trip Destination\|publisher=Himanshu Bijalwan\|access-date=23 June 2022\|ref=Neelkanth Mahadev Temple}}</ref> currently stands is the sacred location where Shiva consumed the poison that originated from the sea when [[Deva (Hinduism)\|Deva]]s (Gods) and [[Asura]]s (Demons) churned the ocean in order to obtain [[Amrita]]. This poison that emanated during the [[Samudramanthan]] (churning of the ocean) made his throat blue in color. Thus, Shiva is also known as [[Neelkanth]], literally meaning ''The Blue Throated One''.<ref>[http://www.bharatonline.com/uttarakhand/rishikesh/neelkanth-mahadev.html Neelkanth Mahadev]</ref>

	==The Temple==		==The Temple==
	The temple has a Gopura or the shikhara as in any Dravidian style temple, and raised high in a tiered way in pyramid style. Motifs and Friezes are carved on these towers. The [[shikhara]] of the temple is adorned with sculptures of various Devas and Asuras depicting the [[Samudramanthan]]. [[Nilkanth\|Neelkanth Mahadev]] in the form of [[Lingam\|Shivalinga]] is the presiding deity of the temple. The temple complex also has a natural spring where devotees usually take a holy bath before entering the premises of surrounded by dense forests.<ref>[http://www.culturalindia.net/indian-temples/neelkanth-mahadev-haridwar.html Neelkanth Temple]</ref>		The temple has a Gopura or the shikhara as in any Dravidian style temple and is raised high in a tiered way in pyramid style. Motifs and Friezes are carved on these towers. The [[shikhara]] of the temple is adorned with sculptures of various Devas and Asuras depicting the [[Samudramanthan]]. [[Nilkanth\|Neelkanth Mahadev]] in the form of [[Lingam\|Shivalinga]] is the presiding deity of the temple. The temple complex also has a natural spring where devotees usually take a holy bath before entering the premises of surrounded by dense forests.<ref>[http://www.culturalindia.net/indian-temples/neelkanth-mahadev-haridwar.html Neelkanth Temple]</ref>

	[[File:Kawarias.jpg\|thumb\|Kawarias walking towards temple]]		[[File:Kawarias.jpg\|thumb\|Kawarias walking towards temple]]

	==Festivals==		==Festivals==
	[[Maha Shivaratri]] is the most prominent festival celebrated in the temple and many devotees flock to the temple during the festival. The devotees who pay a visit to Neelkanth Mahadev make an offering of [[Aegle marmelos\|Bael leaves]], coconut, flowers, milk, honey, fruits and water to Lord Shiva. The temple observes two fairs that are held annually on the occasions of Maha Shivratri (Feb-Mar) and Shivratri of [[Shraavana]] (month of [[Hindu calendar]]) (July-Aug) during which the devotees (Kawarias) trek from [[Haridwar]] to Neelkanth Mahadev Temple.<ref>{{cite web\|url=http://www.hindu.com/2005/08/02/stories/2005080205730500.htm\|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20060514075052/http://www.hindu.com/2005/08/02/stories/2005080205730500.htm\|url-status=dead\|archive-date=2006-05-14\|title=Chanting hymns, Kawarias trek to temples\|author=C K Chandramohan\|date=2010-08-02\|work=[[The Hindu]]\|accessdate=2010-05-24}}</ref>		[[Maha Shivaratri]] is the most prominent festival celebrated in the temple and many devotees flock to the temple during the festival. The devotees who pay a visit to Neelkanth Mahadev make an offering of [[Aegle marmelos\|Bael leaves]], coconut, flowers, milk, honey, fruits and water to Lord Shiva. The temple observes two fairs that are held annually on the occasions of Maha Shivratri (Feb-Mar) and Shivratri of [[Shraavana]] (month of [[Hindu calendar]]) (July-Aug) during which the devotees (Kawarias) trek from [[Haridwar]] to Neelkanth Mahadev Temple.<ref>{{cite web\|url=http://www.hindu.com/2005/08/02/stories/2005080205730500.htm\|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20060514075052/http://www.hindu.com/2005/08/02/stories/2005080205730500.htm\|url-status=dead\|archive-date=2006-05-14\|title=Chanting hymns, Kawarias trek to temples\|author=C K Chandramohan\|date=2010-08-02\|work=[[The Hindu]]\|accessdate=2010-05-24}}</ref>
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	==External links==		==External links==
	{{commons category\|Neelkanth Mahadev Temple, Uttarakhand}}		{{commons category\|Neelkanth Mahadev Temple, Uttarakhand}}
			*[https://pauri.nic.in/tourist-place/neelkanth-mahadev-temple/ Neelkanth Mahadev Temple - Official website of Pauri Garhwal district, Uttarakhand]
	*[http://www.npsin.in/mandir/Shri-Neelkanth-Mahadev-Mandir Shri Neelkanth Mahadev Mandir]		*[http://www.npsin.in/mandir/Shri-Neelkanth-Mahadev-Mandir Shri Neelkanth Mahadev Mandir]

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{{Short description|Hindu temple dedicated to Nilkanth}}
{{more citations needed |date= August 2021}}
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{{Use Indian English|date=July 2017}}
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| country = [[India]]
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| district = [[Pauri Garhwal district|Pauri Garhwal]]
| location = Near [[Rishikesh]]
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| festivals= [[Maha Shivaratri]]
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'''Neelkanth Mahadev Temple''' is a [[Hindu temple]] dedicated to [[Nilkanth]], an aspect of Lord [[Shiva]]. The temple is about 32 km from [[Rishikesh]] in the [[Pauri Garhwal district]] of [[Uttarakhand]], [[India]]. The temple architecture is very much influenced by the Dravidian style of temple architecture.

The temple is dedicated to Lord Shiva and is a popular Hindu pilgrimage site. It is surrounded by dense forests and is adjacent to the mountain ranges of Nar-Narayan. It is enveloped between the valleys of Manikoot, Brahmakoot, and Vishnukoot and is located at the confluence of the rivers Pankaja and Madhumati.

==Legend==
[[File:Kurma, the tortoise incarnation of Vishnu.jpg|200px|left|thumb|[[Shiva]] consumed the poison [[Halahala]] that originated from the sea during the [[Samudramanthan]] (churning of the ocean) ca 1870.]]
According to [[Hindu sacred texts]], the place where the Neelkanth Mahadev Temple currently stands is the sacred location where Shiva consumed the poison that originated from the sea when [[Deva (Hinduism)|Deva]]s (Gods) and [[Asura]]s (Demons) churned the ocean in order to obtain [[Amrita]]. This poison that emanated during the [[Samudramanthan]] (churning of the ocean) made his throat blue in color. Thus, Shiva is also known as [[Neelkanth]], literally meaning ''The Blue Throated One''.<ref>[http://www.bharatonline.com/uttarakhand/rishikesh/neelkanth-mahadev.html Neelkanth Mahadev]</ref>

==The Temple==
The temple has a Gopura or the shikhara as in any Dravidian style temple, and raised high in a tiered way in pyramid style. Motifs and Friezes are carved on these towers. The [[shikhara]] of the temple is adorned with sculptures of various Devas and Asuras depicting the [[Samudramanthan]]. [[Nilkanth|Neelkanth Mahadev]] in the form of [[Lingam|Shivalinga]] is the presiding deity of the temple. The temple complex also has a natural spring where devotees usually take a holy bath before entering the premises of surrounded by dense forests.<ref>[http://www.culturalindia.net/indian-temples/neelkanth-mahadev-haridwar.html Neelkanth Temple]</ref>

[[File:Kawarias.jpg|thumb|Kawarias walking towards temple]]
==Festivals==
[[Maha Shivaratri]] is the most prominent festival celebrated in the temple and many devotees flock to the temple during the festival. The devotees who pay a visit to Neelkanth Mahadev make an offering of [[Aegle marmelos|Bael leaves]], coconut, flowers, milk, honey, fruits and water to Lord Shiva. The temple observes two fairs that are held annually on the occasions of Maha Shivratri (Feb-Mar) and Shivratri of [[Shraavana]] (month of [[Hindu calendar]]) (July-Aug) during which the devotees (Kawarias) trek from [[Haridwar]] to Neelkanth Mahadev Temple.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.hindu.com/2005/08/02/stories/2005080205730500.htm|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20060514075052/http://www.hindu.com/2005/08/02/stories/2005080205730500.htm|url-status=dead|archive-date=2006-05-14|title=Chanting hymns, Kawarias trek to temples|author=C K Chandramohan|date=2010-08-02|work=[[The Hindu]]|accessdate=2010-05-24}}</ref>

==References==
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==External links==
{{commons category|Neelkanth Mahadev Temple, Uttarakhand}}
*[http://www.npsin.in/mandir/Shri-Neelkanth-Mahadev-Mandir Shri Neelkanth Mahadev Mandir]

{{Hindu temples in Uttarakhand}}

[[Category:Hindu temples in Uttarakhand]]
[[Category:Shiva temples in Uttarakhand]]
[[Category:Pauri Garhwal district]]