Attractions

Daksheshwar Mahadev Temple

The Daksheshwar Mahadev Temple is an ancient Hindu shrine dedicated to Lord Shiva, located in Kankhal town about 4 km from Haridwar in Uttarakhand. Named after King Daksha Prajapati, the temple commemorates the mythological site where Goddess Sati immolated herself during her father's yajna. The present structure was built by Queen Dhankaur in 1810 and renovated in 1962, standing on the banks of the Ganges River.