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Neelkanth Mahadev Temple is a sacred mountain shrine dedicated to Lord Shiva situated at an altitude of 1,330 meters in the Pauri Garhwal hills above Rishi...
Neelkanth Mahadev Temple is a sacred mountain shrine dedicated to Lord Shiva situated at an altitude of 1,330 meters in the Pauri Garhwal hills above Rishikesh. Encircled by the towering mountain peaks of Brahmakoot, Manikoot, and Vishnukoot, this revered pilgrimage center is steeped in cosmic Hindu legend in Uttarakhand.
According to Puranic tradition, during the mythical churning of the ocean (Samudra Manthan), deadly Halahala poison emerged that threatened to destroy all creation. Lord Shiva selflessly drank the venom and meditated at this exact spot for thousands of years. The venom turned his throat blue, earning him the sacred epithet Neelkanth (The Blue Throated One).
The temple architecture features colorful sculpted friezes above the entrance depicting the entire churning of the cosmic ocean by gods and demons. A natural cold water spring fills a stepped pool where devotees bathe before entering the inner sanctum to offer holy water and bael leaves to the Shiva lingam.
Devotees can hike up a 14 kilometer mountain trail through dense forest or hire shared mountain jeeps from Ram Jhula taxi stand. A sacred Peepal tree on the temple complex is tied with holy threads by wish seeking pilgrims.
Visiting Hours: 5:00 AM to 7:00 PM daily
Entry Fee: Free entry (Shared jeep fare: Rs 150 to Rs 200 per passenger one way)
Neelkanth Mahadev Temple is situated in Pauri Garhwal district, roughly 32 kilometers by road from Rishikesh town center.
Neelkanth Mahadev Temple can be visited throughout the year, with special devotion witnessed during Shravan and Shivratri.
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Legend states that Lord Shiva drank the deadly Halahala poison churned from the cosmic ocean (Samudra Manthan) and rested here, turning his throat blue (Neelkanth).
Neelkanth Mahadev Temple is located approximately 32 kilometers by motorable road and 14 kilometers via the mountain hiking trail from Ram Jhula.
The temple sits at a high elevation of approximately 1,330 meters (4,363 feet) above sea level in the Garhwal Himalayas.
Yes, shared mountain taxis and jeeps operate regularly from Swargashram and Ram Jhula taxi stand for around Rs 150 to Rs 200 per seat.
Neelkanth Mahadev Temple remains open daily from 5:00 AM to 7:00 PM for morning darshan and evening aarti.
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