Tapkeshwar Mahadev Temple, Dehradun
In the calm and lush green atmosphere of Dehradun, the capital of Uttarakhand, an ancient Shiva temple is situated on the banks of the Tamsa river which is famous for its amazing natural phenomena and mythology. The name of this temple is Tapkeshwar Mahadev Temple, which was earlier known as Dudheshwar Mahadev. In this unique temple, the drops of water from the rock inside the natural cave are constantly dripping on the Shivling, as if nature itself is anointing Bholenath.
The secret of dripping drops
Tapkeshwar ”Inside the temple for centuries, the drops of water from the rock inside the cave have been dripping at one place. According to mythological beliefs, it was a milk stream in the Dwapara Yuga, which later turned into water in Kali Yuga. This miraculous incident remains the center of faith for the devotees even today.
Story of Guru Dronacharya and Ashwatthama
The Tapkeshwar temple is also related to the Mahabharata period. This cave is also called ‘Drona Cave’ because it is believed that there was an ashram of Guru Dronacharya at this place. According to a popular story, Ashwatthama, son of Guru Dronacharya, expressed his desire to drink milk from his mother, but the mother had nothing at that time to give them. Then the child Ashwatthama started the penance of Lord Shiva. Pleased with his penance, Lord Shiva flowed a stream of milk from this rock. For this reason, this Shivling was also earlier called ‘Dudheshwar’. This story is not only related to the naming of the temple, but also tells how sacred and ancient this place is.
A divine dham situated in the lap of nature
The Tapkeshwar Mahadev Temple is built inside a natural cave between two huge hills. The Tamsa river flowing from the temple enhances its beauty even more. The sound of the river and the surrounding greenery provide a calm and spiritual experience to the devotees. It is not just a religious place, but a wonderful confluence of nature and spirituality.
Crowds of devotees live throughout the year
This temple is buzzing with a crowd of devotees throughout the year, but special beauty is seen here on the month of Sawan and Mahashivratri. These days a big fair is held here, in which thousands of devotees come from far and wide. It is believed that in the month of Sawan, all the wishes of the devotees are fulfilled by offering water and darshan here. Apart from this, every month on the full moon day, Shivalinga is specially adorned as ‘Dudheshwar’.
The Tapkeshwar Mahadev Temple is not just a pilgrimage site, but a place where faith, history and nature meet together. By coming here, you not only see Lord Shiva, but also experience the divine power that has been keeping this place alive for centuries.
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