Tapkeshwar Mahadev Temple

The beautiful city of Dehradun is full of natural wonders and will leave you mesmerized by its serene charm. The city has scores of parks, temples and other amazing places. The Tapkeshwar Mahadev temple is a very sacred and revered temple, which attracts a host of tourists and devotees. The temple is located in the heart of the city. This enchanting temple is definitely worth visiting.

The Tapkeshwar Mahadev temple is an age-old temple, and it has a rustic charm to it. This pretty cave temple is located in the cantonment area of Garhi. It is situated near a river, which adds to the beauty of the temple. The cave which houses the temple is called as Drona Cave. The temple is dedicated to Lord Shiva, and is thronged by his ardent devotees. You can see water trickling on the Shivlinga, owing to which the temple has been christened Tapkeshwar.

The unique structural design of the temple is very appealing to the eyes. An interesting story revolves around the existence of this temple. It is believed that this temple dates back to the era of Mahabharata. Common faith follows that milk appeared from this cave owing to the powers of Lord Shiva. Ashwathama needed this milk and it was due to Lord Shiva that the milk appeared. Ashwathama was the child of Guru Dronacharya. This mythical stories revolving around it has endowed the temple with a hallowed aura.

The Tapkeshwar Mahadev temple houses two shivlingas. Both these shivlingas are not man made and have come into existence naturally. A festival is held here every year. This festival is known as Tapkeshwar fair. It takes place at Shivratri and has great religious significance. The festival is celebrated with great fervour and revelry.

The temple can be reached by air, road and rail. It is located at a distance of about 5.5 km from the heart of the city. So make sure that you visit the Tapkeshwar Mahadev temple and soak in the holy and sacred atmosphere that the environment of the temple exudes.

To know about the tourist attractions in and around Dehradun go to:

	Dehradun Attractions

	Forest Research Institute
	Sahasradhara
	Tapovan
	Malsi Deer Park
	Wadia Institute of Himalayan Geology
	Rajaji National Park
	Tapkeshwar Mahadev Temple

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