Daksheswar Mahadev Temple
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Daksheswar Mahadev (Hindi: दक्षेश्वर महादेव मन्दिर) 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.[1] 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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Daksheswar Mahadev Temple | |
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Religion | |
Affiliation | Hinduism |
District | Haridwar |
Deity | Daksheswar Mahadev (Shiva) |
Festivals | Maha Shivaratri, Navratri |
Location | |
Location | Kankhal |
State | Uttarakhand |
Country | India |
Geographic coordinates | 29°55′18.72″N 78°08′45.04″E |
Architecture | |
Type | Nagara style |
Creator | Queen Dhankaur |
Completed | 1810 CE |
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The present temple was built by Queen Dhankaur in 1810 and rebuilt in 1962. It is a place of pilgrimage for Shaivaite devotees on Maha Shivaratri.[2]