Daksheswara Mahadev Temple
Haridwar district, Uttarakhand
Daksheswar Mahadev 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.
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Where it is
Haridwar district, Uttarakhand. Open in Google Maps
How to reach
- By train: nearest station Haridwar Railway Station (HW), about 4 km by road.
- By air: Jolly Grant Airport (DED), about 37 km by road.
In-depth temple guides nearby
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- Neelkanth Mahadev Temple – Near Rishikesh, in the forested hills of Pauri Garhwal district (about 32 km)
- Shri Omkareshwar Temple, Ukhimath – Ukhimath, Rudraprayag district (about 41 km from Rudraprayag) (about 141 km)
- Shri Tungnath Temple – Above Chopta, on Chandranath (Chandrashila) parbat, Rudraprayag district, Garhwal Himalaya (about 151 km)
- Yamunotri Temple (Shri Yamuna Mata Mandir) – Yamunotri, Uttarkashi district, below the Bandarpunch massif, approx. 6 km above Janki Chatti (about 156 km)
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