Daksha Mahadev Temple

Pilgrims can travel a distance of 6 km from Haridwar to visit the Daksha Mahadev Temple, also popular as the Daksha Temple. Situated in the town of Kankhal, the temple has the privilege of being one of the most ancient in Haridwar. The temple was erected by the Queen Dhankaur back in 1810 AD. The Daksha Temple carries more significance due to the fact that it occupies a place in the list of five sacred sites in the town of Haridwar in Uttarakhand.

Proper Name: Daksha Mahadev Temple (Daksh Prajapati Mandir) Year 1810 by the queen of Dhankaur.
Location: Kankhal, Haridwar Uttarakhand India
Date Built: 1810 CE
Important festivals: Maha Shivaratri, Navratri
How To Reach: Daksha Mahadev Temple 5kms for Bus stand or Railway station.
Walking distance for road

The journey from Haridwar to Kankhal is quite a scenic one. During your drive, you can soak up heart-stirring views of the surrounding areas and the Himalayan landscape. Moreover, you can pay a visit to Birbhadreshwar en route to Kankhal. The temple has been built in the dedication of King Daksha Prajapati (Sati's father).

The Daksha Mahadev temple is popular among devotees due to its association with an interesting legend. Hindus believe that it is here that King Daksha had performed yagna. It is here that Sati burnt herself as she came to know about the insult done to her husband (he was not invited to the yagna). When Lord Shiva got the news, he took the life of King Daksha. However, Lord Shiva returned the life of Daksha later. So, the Daksha Mahadev temple is a reminder of this interesting legend and is regarded in high esteem by Hindus.

If you are traveling to Haridwar, you can never miss visiting the Daksha Temple as it occupies a significant place in the Hindu mythology..