Pradeep Singh

Neelkanth Temple is a very famous temple of Uttarakhand and dedicated to Neelkanth Mahadev(Lord Shiva). It is located at a distance of about 32 km. from the main city of Rishikesh. The temple is surrounded by dense forests and adjoins the Nar-Narayan mountain ranges. The dense forests and mountain ranges of Nar-Narayan surround the temple at the confluence of the Madhumati and Pankaja rivers. Breathtaking views of the mountains and valleys complement the beautiful natural setting of the temple and attract tourists. The front door of the temple features the Samudra Manthan event which is beautifully carved on it. The temple is widely known for the sculptures of Asura and Deva engraved on Shikara temples depicting the mythological appearance of Samudra Manthana. Neelkanth Mahadev Temple  is one of the most revered sacred sanctuaries dedicated to Lord Shiva and an important place of pilgrimage for Hindus.

Garjiya Mandir Ramnagar Uttarakhand is an ancient temple and one of the Shaktipeeth in India, located in the middle of the Kosi River and dedicated to the goddess Girjia (which literally means the daughter of the mountain, the name of Parvati, the wife of Lord Shiva). It is situated in Garjiya village of Ramnagar at Nainital district of Uttarakhand. It is very famous temple of Uttarakhand and one of the oldest Devi temples in India. Garjiya mandir is near Corbett National Park on the way to the Dhikhala zone and museum. Inside the temple, “Maa Garjiya sits in the center of the temple, adorned with red gold chunri, floral ornaments and garlands, and bless all the bhakts who come to meet her“. The temple always remain open for its devotee throughout the year. To get to the top of the temple, you have to climb a steep staircase and there you can see the 4.5 feet tall Garjiya Devi idol. There is an idol of Garjiya Devi, 4.5 feet high, as well as idols of Devi Saraswati, Lord Ganesha and Batuka Bhairava. In Garjiya Mata Mandir Ramnagar, there is also the statue of Laxminarayan which is many years old.

Amarnath Mandir Location is Jammu & Kashmir. It was constructed 5000 years ago and is an important part of ancient Hindu mythology.   Amarnath mandir is at the peak of 12,756 feet from sea level from Srinagar, the summer capital of Jammu and Kashmir, and can be reached via the town of Pahalgam. Surrounded by snow-capped mountains on all sides, this mandir occupies an important position in the Hindu religious system and is considered to be one of the most sacred places of Bholenath. Due to its ice content, the cave is a holy place for Hindu pilgrims.  Shri Amarnath Cave Temple is a famous Hindu sacred site. It contains Shiva Lingam, which is formed by melting ice from the top of the cave to the floor.