TOURISM-UTTRAKHAND TOURISM-RISHIKESH NEELKANTH VISIT -HOLY PLACE OF RISHIKESH

TOURISM - UTTRAKHAND TOURISM, NEELKANTH MAHADEV MANDIR RISHIKESH TRAVEL

MAHADEV STATUE IN RISHIKESH TOURISM

RISHIKESH NEELKANTH TEMPLE , UTTRAKHAND TOURISM

Neelkanth temple of lord shiva is  the ancient temple of mahadev in rishikesh tourism. The distance of neelkanth temple  is about a 25 km drive into the hills of rishikesh city and  located on top of a mountain. One can also reach the place through trekking which is about 7-8 km walking trek from Rishikesh. The weather is seemingly different here and also very amazing.This temple in rishikesh tourism is  dedicated to lord Shiva, the temple is peculiar in a way that the design on top of the temple describses the epic story of Samudra Manthan - the churning of the ocean during the battle between he Asuras and the Devas.There are a few shops around where you can eat or have a cup of coffee/tea. A good place to visit if you go for a visit to  Rishikesh Tourism.

ANCIENT HOLY PLACE OF RISHIKESH !!!!

Neelkanth temple of lord shiva  is one of the most ancient place in rishikesh ,Legend says that Lord Shiva rested over here after imbibing the Poison, and his throat turned blue as a result. The temple is built in South Indian style and the blast of colors and figurines is a welcome distraction from the lush green surroundings .The location is across the river from Rishikesh.The most beautiful view of this temple is that  on rainy days rainbows are visible which seems very heart touching view and very beautiful . Thus , lord shiva is also known as Neelkanth literally, meaning the Blue Throated One.In rishikesh tourism neelkanth is the ancient temple of lord shiva of uttrakhand tourism.

BEAUTIFUL CREATIVITY OF NEELKANTH MANDIR IN RISHIKESH 

HISTORY OF TEMPLE  NEELKANTH IN 

RISHIKESH TOURISM

On shiv ratri festival of Hindus Neelkanth temple is the most visited place where the kawadiye offers the ganga jal as Prasad .This procedure of jal is done because during samdura manthan when the poison drank by shiva  the heat of poison spreading around the whole areas   and to stop this devas does the practice to drop jal on shiva head to stop the heat of poison .Due to this reason upto  today jal as a Prasad is given on the shivling of any shiva temple.In uttrakhand tourism dehradun travel is also a amazing visit  for the tourists come for uttrakhand travel .  According  to hindu mythology, the place where the Neelkanth Mahadev temple currently stands is the sacred location where lord shiva consumed the poison that originated from the sea when devas and asuras churned the ocean in order to obtain amrita. This poison that emanated during the samundramanthan made his throat blue in color . Neelkanth mahadev temple is the devotional point in rishikesh tourism.

MAHADEV  POOJAN ON SHIV RATRI , NEELKANTH 

Maha Shiv Ratri is the most prominent festival celebrated in the temple of neelkanth in rishikesh tourism  and lots of devotees flock to the temple during the festival. The devotees who pay a visit to Neelkanth Mahadev make an offering of Bael  leaves , coconut, flowers, milk, honey, fruits and water to the Lord Shiva. The temple observes two fairs that are held annually on the occasions of Maha Shivratri  and Shivratri of Shravana  during which the devotees Kawarias trek from Haridwar  to Neelkanth Mahadev Temple.The visit of rishikesh tourism to Neelkanth Mahadev Mandir during the festival of shiv ratri . This is a peaceful and spiritual place to visit in uttrakhand tourism.

DEVOTIONAL AND OLD HOLY PLACE OF RISHIKESH TOURISM

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PEACEFUL AND  SPIRITUAL  PLACE !!!

This is one of the famous temple of the lord Shiva in India, People from all over India comes here. Its one of the must place to pray to lord shiva and  the inner peace you.  One who visit Rishikesh must also visit this temple in rishikesh tourism . The journey from Rishikesh to this temple is an amazing experience.In uttrakhand travel neelkanth mahadev mandir is one of the most visited holy place in tourism of rishikesh. The scenic beauties of hills and the views of Ganga river paths are very catchy. The temple's inner atmosphere changes your mind entirely and centers you in a divine atmosphere. As a travel passionate and health conscious person. Everyone should visit this holy place of lord shiva on festival of shiv ratri.