Daksheswara Mahadev Temple, Kankhal
दक्षेश्वर महादेव मंदिर
A Shiva temple in the old town of Kankhal, where, according to legend, the goddess Sati immolated herself at her father Daksha’s sacrifice.
The temple is in Kankhal, about 4 kilometers south of Haridwar. According to legend, King Daksha held a sacrifice but did not invite his son-in-law Shiva. Their daughter Sati, in anger, threw herself into the sacred fire. Shiva then struck down Daksha in fury, and the places where Sati’s body fell later became sacred sites for goddess worship across the land. The temple contains the remains of a sacrificial fire pit and shrines to the ten great deities, and a Ganges ghat lies behind it. Entry is free and the temple is open about 6:00 to 20:00. It can be visited on the same day as the three great goddess temples of Haridwar.
Opening hours
About 06:00–20:00
Nearby sights
- Chandi Devi Temple, Haridwar
- Mansa Devi Temple, Haridwar
- Har Ki Pauri, Haridwar
- Shantikunj
- Rajaji National Park
- Triveni Ghat
- Bharat Mandir
- Beatles Ashram (Chaurasi Kutia)