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📍 Haridwar, Uttarakhand
🏛️ Sightseeing Attraction

Parad Shivling

Parad Shivling is a unique solid mercury lingam enshrined inside the tranquil premises of Harihar Ashram in Kankhal near Haridwar. Weighing approximately 1...

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About Attraction

About Parad Shivling

Parad Shivling is a unique solid mercury lingam enshrined inside the tranquil premises of Harihar Ashram in Kankhal near Haridwar. Weighing approximately 150 kilograms, this extraordinary sacred idol is created through ancient Rasashastra metallurgical alchemical techniques in Uttarakhand.

Parad Shivling Haridwar

In Hindu tradition and ancient Rasayana texts, worshiping a pure mercury lingam (Parad) is believed to bestow supreme spiritual liberation, dispel negative energy, and bestow divine blessings of health and prosperity. The sanctum remains filled with Vedic chanting and incense throughout daily worship.

Another prominent attraction within the ashram courtyard is a massive ancient Rudraksha tree bearing genuine multi faceted Rudraksha beads. Devotees from across India visit Kankhal to seek darshan of the mercury lingam and meditate beneath the sacred tree.

Spiritual Highlights and Visiting Details

The ashram is supervised under the lineage of Swami Avdheshanand Giri Ji Maharaj and maintains pristine silence and spiritual decorum. Visitors can observe daily Rudrabhishek pujas performed with sacred Ganga water.
Visiting Hours: 6:00 AM to 12:30 PM & 4:30 PM to 8:30 PM daily
Entry Fee: Free entry (Special abhishek bookings available at trust office)

How to Reach Parad Shivling

Parad Shivling is located inside Harihar Ashram in Kankhal, about 4 kilometers south of Haridwar Railway Station.

  • By Auto / E Rickshaw: Regular auto rickshaws run from Har Ki Pauri and the central bus station to Kankhal chowk.
  • By Road: Situated conveniently off the main Kankhal Mayapur road in south Haridwar.
  • By Taxi: Private cabs can drop pilgrims directly outside the main gates of Harihar Ashram.

Best Time to Visit Parad Shivling

Parad Shivling welcomes devotees throughout the year, with festival months offering rich devotional experiences.

  • Maha Shivratri (February / March): Grand celebrations with extensive Vedic chants, floral decorations, and midnight Rudrabhishek.
  • Shravan Month (July to August): Millions of Kanwariyas visit to offer holy water to the mercury lingam.
  • Winter (October to March): Pleasant climate with crisp mornings, ideal for quiet ashram meditation.
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Helpful Information

Frequently Asked Questions about Parad Shivling

Essential visitor information regarding timings, entry tickets, location, nearby attractions, and travel guide in Haridwar.

The Parad Shivling is crafted from pure solidified mercury weighing around 150 kilograms using rare ancient alchemical Vedic methods.

Parad Shivling is enshrined within Harihar Ashram situated in the historic spiritual town of Kankhal, roughly 4 km from Haridwar railway station.

The ashram courtyard houses a rare living Rudraksha tree whose branches bear authentic Rudraksha beads, considered highly auspicious by pilgrims.

The temple is open for darshan from 6:00 AM to 12:30 PM in the morning and from 4:30 PM to 8:30 PM in the evening.

Photography is strictly prohibited inside the main inner sanctum to preserve temple sanctity, though ashram gardens can be photographed.

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