Kunteshwar Mahadev Temple

Kunteshwar Mahadev Temple is a Hindu Shiva temple located in Kintoor village in Barabanki district, Uttar Pradesh. Situated near the famous Parijat Tree, the temple is dedicated to Lord Shiva and is traditionally associated with Kunti, mother of the Pandavas, from whom the village name Kintoor is believed to derive. The temple features a Shiva lingam and is a local pilgrimage site, especially visited during Maha Shivratri and the month of Shravan.

Visitors can expect a small, traditional village Shiva temple with a sanctum housing a Shiva lingam. The temple is located in the quiet rural setting of Kintoor, close to agricultural fields and the protected Parijat Tree site. The premises are simple with an open courtyard for prayer and darshan. The atmosphere is devotional and uncrowded on regular days, with increased activity during Shivratri and Shravan Mondays.

The temple is traditionally believed to have been established by Kunti, mother of the Pandavas, during their period of exile. The village name Kintoor is said to derive from Kuntishwar, after Kunti. The Shiva lingam is regarded as ancient and the site is considered of Mahabharata-era origin by local tradition.

The temple is dedicated to Lord Shiva and holds religious importance for local devotees. It is a centre of worship especially during Maha Shivratri, Shravan Mondays and Kartik Purnima, when devotees offer water, milk and bel leaves to the Shiva lingam. It forms part of the sacred landscape of Kintoor along with the revered Parijat Tree.