About
The Daksheshwar Mahadev Temple stands in Kankhal, a neighbourhood of Haridwar in Uttarakhand. It is a Shiva temple, also known as the Daksh Mahadev Temple or Daksh Prajapati Temple, and it is linked to the legend of the Daksha Yagna, the sacrificial ceremony that the local tradition places at this spot.
What the visit is like
This is a short, reflective stop rather than a large sightseeing outing. Visitors come to see an old Shiva shrine and to take in its place in the story of the region. The temple is best approached as part of a walk through Kankhal, where many other sacred sites and ghats sit close together.
Around the temple
- Kankhal is part of the wider Haridwar area, one of the best-known pilgrimage towns in north India.
- The Ganges flows nearby, and the river and its banks shape much of daily life in the town.
- Haridwar's temples, markets and riverside evening rituals are within reach for those staying a few days.
The temple is at Kankhal, Haridwar, Uttarakhand 249408. Its phone number is +91-1334-240156. Visitors who want to confirm arrangements before going may find it useful to call ahead.