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ASI Protected
Neelkanth Mahadev
Rishikesh, Uttarakhand
Ancient
Temple where Shiva drank the poison during Samudra Manthan, turning his throat blue. In a valley surrounded by dense forests.
Source: Aitihasik heritage database. Use this as a field guide and verify sensitive historical claims before citation.
Details
- Dynasty
- Modern India
- Style
- North Indian
- Primary Deity
- Shiva (Neelkanth)
- Languages
- Hindi, Sanskrit
- Scripts
- Devanagari, Sanskrit
Historical Significance
Where Shiva drank poison. Forest valley setting. Popular Rishikesh pilgrimage
Architectural Features
Valley settingNatural springForest trek access