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Neelkantha Mahadeva Temple

Rishikesh | Uttarakhand | India

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Ideal Duration: 15-45 minutes

Open Time: Throughout the year

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Nearest Airport: Pantnagar, Jolly Grant

Nearest Railway Station: Rishikesh

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Neelkantha Mahadeva Temple, Rishikesh, Uttarakhand

Nilkanth Mahadev Temple is one of the most revered temples of Lord Shiva in Rishikesh, located at the foot of the Himalayan mountains in Garhwal, Himachal.

Nilkanth Mahadev Temple is a major tourist destination in Rishikesh. It is located at the foot of the Himalayan mountains in Garhwal, Himachal. Neelkanth Mahadev Temple is one of the most revered temples of Rishikesh. It is said that Lord Shiva took the poison out of the sea churn at this place. At the same time his wife Parvati strangled him so that the poison did not reach his stomach. In this way, the venom remained in his throat. After poisoning his throat, he became blue due to the effects of poison. He was known as Neelkanth due to his throat turning blue. This very impressive temple is dedicated to Lord Shiva. There is a waterfall in the temple premises where devotees take a bath before visiting the temple.

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Neelkantha Mahadeva Temple

Quick facts of Neelkantha Mahadeva Temple

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