Daksheswara Mahadev Temple, Kankhal, Haridwar,
Uttarakhand
Daksheswara Mahadev Temple is a Hindu Temple dedicated
to Lord Shiva located at Kankhal Town very close to the holy city of Haridwar in
Uttarakhand
state of India. The
Temple 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 place where the
temple stands today was once the place where King Daksha Prajapati performed
the Yajna and Sati self-immolated herself in the Yagna Kund.
Legends
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History
The present temple was built by Queen Dhankaur in 1810
and this temple was renovated in 1963 by the Mahanirvan Akharas Kankhal, which
now looks after the management of the temple.
The Temple
The Daksha Temple carries more significance due to the fact
that it occupies a place in the list of five sacred sites in the town of
Haridwar in Uttarakhand. The Daksheswara Temple, along with some other temples
in the precinct, such as Hanuman Temple, Das Mahavidya temple, stands on the
banks of River Ganges at the foothills of the Shivalik Ranges. One part of the
Temple consists of the Yajna Kund where the Daksha Yagna took place, while in
the other part, a Shiva Linga has been installed, which is worshipped by
devotees by the offering of water.
The entire story of the yajna of King Daksh and the
following episodes have been vividly depicted on the walls of the temple. A
very old banyan tree, which is said to be thousands of years old and is
considered sacred, is present in the precincts of the temple. The tree is located
opposite to the Yajna Kund of the temple. Standing next to the main temple is
the Das Mahavidya temple, dedicated to the Mahavidyas.
It is a venue for devotees of Devi to congregate for special pujas during
the Navratri celebrations.
There is also a temple in the complex dedicated to Ganga river. Next to the temple is
the Daksha Ghat on the Ganges and
close by is the Nileshwar Mahadev Temple. In front of the main temple Shri
Maa Anandamayi temple is located and another temple of Lord Shiva housing Shiva
Linga made up of mercury is can be found near the temple. Also, the Rudraksha
tree is also an attraction among the nearby celebrated places of Daksheswara
Mahadeva temple.
Festivals
This temple throngs with devotees in the month of August
(Sawan). This month is also known as the month of Lord Shiva, according to the
Hindu calendar. Special rituals are also performed here on the Shivaratri, the
marriage day of Shiva and Shakti.
Prayers
On Shivaratri, a large number of devotees congregate
here to pay obeisance to the Lord and seek his blessings and benediction.
Connectivity
The Temple is located at about 4 Kms from Haridwar, 4
Kms from Haridwar Railway Junction, 4 Kms from Haridwar Bus Stand, 5 Kms from Har
Ki Pauri, 23 Kms from Rishikesh, 42 Kms from Dehradun Jolly Grant Airport, 57
Kms from Dehradun and 221 Kms from New Delhi Airport. Haridwar is situated on
highway No. 45 and is connected to all major centers in the region and other
parts of the country by well-maintained roads. One can easily reach the Temple
by taking local Buses, Rickshaws, Tongas or by hiring Taxis from Haridwar.
Location
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