TAPKESHWAR TEMPLE
Proper name: Tapkeshwar Mahadev Temple, Dehradun
Location
Country: India
State: Uttarakhand
Location: Dehradun
Architecture and culture
Temple of: Lord Shiva
Architectural styles: Hindu temple architect
Tapkeshwar Temple is also known as Tapkeshwar Mahadev Temple in Dehradun. The beautiful temple of lord Shiva established in between the two hills. It is one of the most famous temples dedicated to Lord Shiva situated in the Garhi Cantt area around 6.5 kms from the Dehradun city.
It is a heavenly place along Small River in the dense forest valley. The main shivalinga at the temple is inside a natural cave.Water drops from the ceiling of the cave trickle down over the shivalinga that\'s why the name of the temple is \"TAPKESHWAR TEMPLE\".A large number of devotees comes mainly during the Shivratri and also a big fair takes place here on the Shivratri day.
HISTORY:- In the Skandapurana the place has been known asDeveshwara .In Dwaparyuga this place was abode of Guru Dronacharya who lived here with his family. Since then the cave is known as \"Drona Gufa\".One of the famous heroes of Mahabharata and son of Guru Drona, Ashwathama, was born here. When Ashwathama was child, the poor father could not find any milk for him. The Guru was too poor to afford a cow. It was a matter of worry to the great masterOne of. One day, when young Ashwathama was crying for milk, the helpless Guru advised him to pray and worship Lord Shiva, who would bless him with milk. Ashwathama did so. Pleased with the young boy’s tough penance, Lord Shiva appeared before him and enquired about his wish. Little Ashwathama asked for milk. Lord Shiva blessed him and said that milk would be made available here. Ashwathama found milk falling on the Shivalinga, drop by drop. Ashwathama had prayed to the Lord by the name of Tapkeshwar and hence the place was known by the \"Tapkeshwar\".
Information for Visitor: - The temple is situated on the Garhi Cantt Road and is 30.7 km from Jolly Grant airport Dehradun, 9.7 km from ISBT Dehradun and 7.5 km from Railway Station Deharadun. You can get taxi at the airport, City Bus three wheeler or auto nearby the ISBT or Railway Station from where you can make your way to Tapkeshwar.
Address:-
Tapkeshwar Mahadev
Garhi Cantt
Dehradun
Telephone - +91-135-2557837
Websit:-www.tapkeshwar.in
