The Neelkanth Mahadev temple, a Hindu pilgrimage destination and venerated holy shrine frequented by millions of pilgrims is located on a hill above the Swarg Ashram in Haridwar. The temple is devoted to Lord Shiva, who was thought to be the most complex and powerful of all the gods in the Hindu pantheon. The temple's construction and placement have a different story to tell. Lord Shiva, according to popular mythology, swallowed the poison that appeared as a result of the ocean's churning, or the 'Sagar Manthan.'

The temple's premise is said to be the same location where the incident occurred. The Lord's throat turned blue after he took the poison. This is why the temple is sometimes referred to as "Neelkanth," which means "Blue Throat." A Shiva Lingam may be found in the main temple, and the aura that surrounds it is ethereal and gentle. The temple also provides Prasad, as well as Vibhuti and Chandan, to devotees.

The Neelkanth temple has highly lovely and colorful architecture. The Gopura and the shikhara, in particular, have a Dravidian style. The pictures on the temple walls tell the whole story of Samundra Manthan. The temple walls are beautifully carved with motifs and friezes, and the great entrance is adorned with statues of Gods and Demons.

The garbh-gruha is where the shivling is kept (the main sanctum of the temple). On the temple grounds, there is a Peepal tree. It is said that if you tie a thread around this temple, all of your wishes would be fulfilled one day. Before entering the temple, worshipers take a holy wash in a natural spring of hot water.

• Devotees can worship the deity inside the temple. 
• People also give offerings to the deity. 
• You can also click photos and record videos inside and outside of the temple.

• If you want to participate in the early morning ceremonies, you should come to the sacrament with an empty stomach.
• Before going to the temple, you should also complete your studies. All of the legends and mythology surrounding the temple will help you comprehend the temple's construction and wall carvings.
• Because there are no professional guides available here, we recommend that you book one from a reputable guide service.

Thousands of pilgrims visit the temple throughout the year to offer their respects to the Lord. The best time to visit the temple is during the month of Shrawan and the festival of Shivratri. The festivities include dazzling performances, music, a comprehensive Pooja ceremony, and the complete adornment of the temple in flowers and light.

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• According to Hindu mythology, the location was named after a popular story about Lord Shiva eating poison. His throat turned blue as a result of the poison, hence the name Neelkanth was appropriate for the location.
• The walls of the temple represent the story of Samudra Manthan to glorify Mahadev's sacrifice for the well-being of the entire world.
• On the premises, there is also a sacred Peepal tree, which is associated with a particular belief. Pilgrims tie threads around the tree's trunk and pray for their wishes to be granted and their souls to be purified.