Koteshwar Mahadev
| Koteshwar Mahadev | |
|---|---|
River Alaknanda flowing beside Koteshwar Mahadev Temple in Rudraprayag district of Uttarakhand | |
| Religion | |
| Affiliation | Hinduism |
| District | Rudraprayag |
| Deity | Shiva |
| Festivals | Mahashivratri |
| Location | |
| Location | Koteshwar |
| State | Uttarakhand |
| Country | India |
Location in Uttarakhand | |
| Coordinates | 30°17′N 78°59′E / 30.28°N 78.98°E |
| Architecture | |
| Type | Cave (artificial) |
| Creator | Unknown |
| Completed | Unknown |
| Elevation | 885 m (2,904 ft) |
Koteshwar Mahadev Temple (Devanagari: कोटेश्वर महादेव) is a Hindu temple dedicated to lord Shiva, and is located approximately 3 kilometres (3,000 m) from the centre of the Rudraprayag district of Uttarakhand, a little above the Alaknanda River.[1][2]
Legends
The location is believed to be the spot where Lord Shiva stopped to meditate on his way to Kedarnath. According to local mythology the temple has existed since the time of Bhasmasura.
This demon was said to turn to ashes anyone whose head he touched. Lord Shiva went into hiding to escape the threat, resting in various places before coming to the cave at Koteshwar Mahadev. Shiva rested here for some time before confronting and defeating the demon. A similar legend is associated with Shrikhand Mahadev and Kinner Kailash in Himachal Pradesh.
Hospital
A modern 60-bed hospital is attached to the temple and serves the local community. This hospital is managed by the Jyotishpeethadheeshwar Jagatguru Shankracharya Swamy Madhavashram Charitable Trust.[3] [4]
References
- ^ Rudraprayag Temples – Temples in Rudraprayag
- ^ "Koteshwar Mahadev Temple | Koteshwar Mahadev Temple Photos | Rudraprayag Tourist Places". Archived from the original on 12 January 2013. Retrieved 5 September 2012.
- ^ Shankaracharya Madhvasharm Ji Maharaj Hospital Rudraprayag – YouTube
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