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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 | 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] | ||
{{Hindu | {{Hindu Temples in Uttarakhand}} | ||
[[Category:Hindu temples in Uttarakhand]] | [[Category:Hindu temples in Uttarakhand]] | ||
[[Category:Shiva temples in Uttarakhand]] | [[Category:Shiva temples in Uttarakhand]] | ||
[[Category:Pauri Garhwal district]] | [[Category:Pauri Garhwal district]] | ||
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| Neelkanth Mahadev Temple | |
|---|---|
| Religion | |
| Affiliation | Hinduism |
| District | Pauri Garhwal |
| Deity | Neelkanth (Shiva) |
| Festivals | Maha Shivaratri |
| Location | |
| Location | Near Rishikesh |
| State | Uttarakhand |
| Country | India |
  Location in Uttarakhand | |
| Coordinates | 30°04′51″N 78°20′27″E / 30.0807°N 78.3409°E |
| Architecture | |
| Creator | Mekh Chand (Shadhu) |
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[edit | edit source]
According to Hindu sacred texts, the place where the Neelkanth Mahadev Temple[1] currently stands is the sacred location where Shiva consumed the poison that originated from the sea when Devas (Gods) and Asuras (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.[2]
The Temple[edit | edit source]
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. Neelkanth Mahadev in the form of 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.[3]
Festivals[edit | edit source]
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 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.[4]
References[edit | edit source]
- ↑ "Neelkanth Mahadev Temple". Bliss Trip Destination. Himanshu Bijalwan. Retrieved 23 June 2022.
- ↑ Neelkanth Mahadev
- ↑ Neelkanth Temple
- ↑ C K Chandramohan (2 August 2010). "Chanting hymns, Kawarias trek to temples". The Hindu. Archived from the original on 14 May 2006. Retrieved 24 May 2010.
External links[edit | edit source]
- Neelkanth Mahadev Temple - Official website of Pauri Garhwal district, Uttarakhand
- Shri Neelkanth Mahadev Mandir
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