Neelkanth Mahadev Temple (Rishikesh)
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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.
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Neelkanth Mahadev Temple | |
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Religion | |
Affiliation | Hinduism |
District | Pauri Garhwal |
Deity | Neelkanth (Shiva) |
Festivals | Maha Shivaratri |
Location | |
Location | Near Rishikesh |
State | Uttarakhand |
Country | India |
Geographic coordinates | 30.0807°N 78.3409°E / 30.0807; 78.3409 |
Architecture | |
Creator | Mekh Chand (Shadhu) |
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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.