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How To Reach Kankhal

Haridwar, Uttarakhand, India
The Great Sacrifice: This temple is arguably the most historically and mythologically charged site in Haridwar, being the place where King Daksha Prajapati performed his great fire sacrifice (Yagna). The myth states that Daksha, father of Goddess Sati (Lord Shiva’s first wife), insulted Shiva by n ot inviting him to the sacrifice. Sati, unable to bear the insult to her husband, immolated herself in the Yagna Kunda (fire pit) here. Shiva's Wrath: This act provoked Lord Shiva's fierce rage. He sent Virabhadra and Bhadrakali who destroyed the sacrifice and beheaded Daksha, who was later resurrected with a goat's head. The site is one of the Shakti Peethas where Sati's body parts are believed to have fallen. Present Structure: The current temple structure was built by Queen Dhankaur of Landaura in 1810 and has been rebuilt since. It houses a Shivlingam representing the spot where the incident occurred. Adjacent Shrines: The complex also includes the Das Mahavidya Temple (dedicated to the ten forms of the Goddess) and the Daksha Ghat on the Ganga, making it a comprehensive site of Shaiva and Shakta worship: End.

How to Reach

By Air: The nearest airport is Jolly Grant Airport (DED) in Dehradun, approximately 40 KMS away. Take a pre-paid taxi from the airport directly to the Daksha Mahadev Temple in Kankhal.

By Train: The nearest station is Haridwar Junction (HW), about 4 KMS away. From the station, take a private or shared auto-rickshaw or e-rickshaw to the Kankhal area. The temple is a very famous landmark and easily reached by local transport.

By Road: Kankhal is a key town connected to Haridwar via local roads. The temple is well-signposted. Buses and cars can drive directly to the vicinity of the temple where parking is available.

By Local Transport: Auto-rickshaws and e-rickshaws are the best local transport from Haridwar City Center, Har Ki Pauri, or the railway station. The journey is short, cheap, and direct. You can also easily hire a cab for a half-day tour of the Kankhal temples: End.

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