Nilkanth Mahadev Temple Rishikesh:

The Neelkanth Mahadev Temple is a Hindu temple devoted to Lord Shiva’s aspect Nilkanth. The temple is located in the Pauri Garhwal area of Uttarakhand, India, around 32 km from Rishikesh. The neelkanth rishikesh temple architecture is heavily influenced by Dravidian temple architecture.

The Nilkanth Mahadev temple Rishikesh is a renowned Hindu pilgrimage place and is dedicated to Lord Shiva. It is surrounded by lush forests and is next to the Nar-Narayan mountain ranges. It is surrounded by the valleys of Manikoot, Brahmakoot, and Vishnukoot and is at the confluence of the Pankaja and Madhumati rivers.

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Neelkanth Mandir Rishikesh Timings:

The timings of neelkanth mandir rishikesh are open from 05.00 AM to 06.00 PM on all days.

Legend & History of the Neelkanth Mahadev Rishikesh:

According to Hindu sacred writings, the current location of the Neelkanth Mahadev Temple is the sacred site where Shiva drank the poison that erupted from the sea when the Devas (Gods) and Asuras (Demons) churned the ocean to get Amrita. This poison, which was emitted during the Samudra Manthan (ocean churning), turned his throat blue. As a result, Shiva is also known as Neelkanth, which translates as “The Blue-Throated One.”

According to the Shruti-Smriti Puran, Devas and Asuras churning the ocean in order to acquire Amruta. One of the 14 ratnas recovered was the “Kalkut” poison, capable of destroying the entire globe. Lord Shiva ate this, turning his throat blue. Lord Shiva meditated for 60 thousand years here at the junction of the Pankaja and Madhumati rivers beneath the Panchpani tree, where the modern Garbha Gruh of the temple is built, to alleviate the effects of Kalkut poison.Lord Shiva built the existing “throat” shaped shivling beneath the Panchpani tree after his penance.

Neelkanth Rishikesh Height:

The Neelkanth Mahadev Temple is a revered and well-known temple located 32 kilometres from Rishikesh. Neelkanth Mahadev Temple is one of Lord Shiva’s most prominent temples, scenically located on a hill at a height of 1330 metres.

Architecture of Neelkanth Temple Rishikesh:

The temple has a Gopura or shikhara, like in any Dravidian architecture temple, and is erected high in a tiered pyramid design. These towers are adorned with motifs and friezes. The temple’s shikhara is embellished with sculptures of various Devas and Asuras depicting the Samudramanthan. The principal deity of the temple is Neelkanth Mahadev in the form of Shivalinga. The temple complex also features a natural spring where pilgrims traditionally take a holy bath before entering the premises, which are encircled by deep woodlands.

Festivals celebrated in Neelkanth Mandir Rishikesh:

The most important holiday celebrated in the Neelkanth Mandir is Maha Shivaratri, and many devotees flock to the temple during the festival. Devotees who visit Neelkanth Mahadev give an offering to Lord Shiva of Bael leaves, coconut, flowers, milk, honey, fruits, and water. The temple holds two yearly fairs: Maha Shivratri (Feb-Mar) and Shivratri of Shraavana (month of Hindu calendar) (July-Aug), during which worshippers (Kawarias) journey from Haridwar to Neelkanth Mahadev Temple.

How to  reach neelkanth temple rishikesh:

By train: The nearest station is Rishikesh, which is around 32 kilometres from the Neelkanth temple.  To get to the temple, use a bus, taxi, or other private transportation from the railway station.

By Air: The nearest airport is Dehradun’s Jolly Grant Airport, which is 49 kilometres from the temple. It is primarily linked to the most closest cities, including Lucknow, Mumbai, Varanasi, and Delhi. To get to the temple, you can use a bus or any other form of public or private transportation.

By Road: The Pauri Garhwal region has a strong road network and is only 32 km from Rishikesh. To get to the temple, one can take a bus or hire a taxi.

Neelkanth Mahadev Temple distance from Rishikesh – 1 hr 27 min (35.1 km) via Neelkanth Temple Road

Haridwar to Neelkanth Temple distance: 2 hr 34 min (55.1 km) via NH 7

Delhi to Neelkanth Temple distance – 19 min (6.1 km) via Sir Chotu Ram Marg

Neelkanth Mahadev Temple Location : Kotdwar – Pauri Rd, Kotdwar, Uttarakhand 246149

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