Daksheswara Mahadev Temple
Haridwar district, India
Also known as: दक्षेस्वर महादेव मंदिरদক্ষেশ্বর শিব মন্দিরਦਕਸ਼ੇਸ਼ਵਰ ਮਹਾਦੇਵ ਮੰਦਿਰதட்சேசுவரர் மகாதேவர் கோயில்
Daksheswar Mahadev or Daksha Mahadev temple is a Hindu temple dedicated to Lord Shiva, located in the town of Kankhal, about 4 km from Haridwar, Uttarakhand, India. It is named after King Daksha Prajapati, the father of Sati. Daksha is one of the fourteen Prajapatis, creator deities, who preside over procreation and are the protector of life in Hindu mythology.[2]
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Key facts
| Presiding deity | Shiva[1] |
|---|---|
| Location | Haridwar district, India |
| Status | Active |
Sources
- Wikidata Q5210076 — Wikidata
- Daksheswar Mahadev Temple - Wikipedia — Wikipedia