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Daksha Prajapati Mahadev Temple in Haridwar highlighted by Uttarakhand CM
The Daksha Prajapati Mahadev Temple, located in Kankhal, Haridwar, remains a significant spiritual center in Uttarakhand. The site is deeply connected to the mythological narrative of Mata Sati, who is said to have self-immolated in a sacrificial fire after being excluded from a ritual by King Daksha Prajapati.
Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami recently highlighted the temple's spiritual importance through a video shared on social media, describing it as a divine center of devotion to Lord Shiva. The temple is a key site for pilgrims, particularly during the month of Sawan and on Mahashivratri.
Historically, the current temple structure was established by Rani Dhankaur in 1810 and was subsequently reconstructed in 1962. The location is also central to the legend of the 51 Shaktipeeths, which were formed after Lord Vishnu divided Sati's body following Lord Shiva's grief-stricken Tandava.
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- [● 3 SOURCES] Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami highlighted the grandeur of the Daksha Prajapati Mahadev Temple via a video on X.
- [● 3 SOURCES] The temple underwent reconstruction in 1962.
- [● 3 SOURCES] The 51 Shaktipeeths were created after Lord Vishnu divided Sati's body into 51 pieces following Shiva's Tandava.
- [● 3 SOURCES] The temple is associated with the mythological event where Mata Sati self-immolated in a sacrificial fire after being insulted by King Daksha Prajapati.
- [● 3 SOURCES] The current temple structure was built by Rani Dhankaur in 1810.