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Just 30 kms. from Rishikesh via the Barrage and
26 kms. via Ram Jhoola, this holy spot abounds in religious fervour, mythological
significance and picturesque surroundings. According to legend, this place
has derived its name from Lord Shiva. It is believed that it was here that
Lord Shiva consumed the venom which came out during the ‘Samudra
Manthan’. Due to this his throat became blue in colour which in Hindi means
‘Neelkanth’. Hence, this place is famous as Neelkanth Mahadev. |
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The
centuries old temples here peserve in their fold, the celestial aura and
the spiritual ambience you are looking for. At 926 meters, amidst three
valleys ( Vishnukoot, Brahmakoot and Manikoot ) and on the confluence
of the Madhumati and Pankaja rivers, awaits Neelkantha Mahadev. Neelkanth
Mahadev is 24 kms. from Swargashram. This 12 kms. trekkable road is surrounded
by dense forests, a sight every trekker would love to behold. |
EXCURSIONS
| SIDDHON KA KOT: |
1.5 kms. from this temple, on the
Manikoot peak, nestles Siddhon Ka Kot. Legend says that in ancient
times, it was here that sages used to meditate. Today, they are invisible
but the place still bears their unmistakable spiritual aura. |
| SUKHVASANI DEVI: |
Half a km. north of Siddhon Ka Kot.
It is believed that in times of drought, prayers here can bring in rain. |
| PATAAL KOOP : |
According to legends, demons used
to go to hell through this place. Pataal Koop is situated on the peak of
Visnukoot mountain. |
| SIDH BABA : |
shrine of Siddh Baba. Its flag is
changed once a year. |
| CHAMUNDA DEVI : |
Half a km. from Bhuvaneshwari is
Chamunda Devi. It is said that offerings here lead to self
realisation. |
GENERAL
INFORMATION
| Population : |
300 |
| Areas : |
1 kms. |
| Climate : |
Cool in summer & Chilly in winters |
| Clothing : |
Heavy woolens in winter & Light
cottons in summer |
| Language : |
Garhwali, Hindi, English |
| Rainfall : |
155 cms. |
| Temp : |
In Summer- Max. 370 C min. 120 C
winter 180 C Max. 70 C Min. |
| Season : |
Round the year |
| Special Prayer Time : |
July to August |
ACCESSIBILITY
RAIL : Rishikesh Railway Station
is the nearest railway station. Neelkanth Mahadev is 30 kms. from Rishikesh.
ROAD : 24 kms from Swargashram
& 30 kms. from Rishikesh. Buses, Jeeps are also available from Swargashram
& Ram Jhoola via the Barrage.
ACCOMMODATION
Bhajan Ashram-Kali Kamli Dharamshala
& Maha Nirmari Akhara provide comfortable accommodation and food.
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