Shri Prakashshwar Mahadev Temple

Important information

  • Location: Mussoorie Rd, Salan Gaon, Bhagwant Pur, Khala Gaon, Uttarakhand 248009
  • Timings: 08:00 am to 08.30 pm
  • Nearest Railway Station: Dehradun Railway station at a distance of nearly 14.7 kilometres from Prakashshwar Mahadev Temple.
  • Nearest Airport: Jolly Grant airport of Dehradun at a distance of nearly 44.1 kilometres from Prakashshwar Mahadev Temple.
  • Important festival: Shivaratri festival.
  • Primary deity: God Shiv.
  • Did you know:  Surkanda Devi Temple is one of the 51 Shakti Peeth.

Prakashshwar Mahadev Temple is a Hindu temple, located in the Indian state of Uttarakhand, Dehradun. This temple is dedicated to Lord Shiva. This temple is one of the famous temples of Dehradun. The idol of all the deities is enshrined in this temple.

Prakasheshwar Mahadev Temple falls on the way from Dehradun to Mussoorie. Due to this temple being on the mountain, the beautiful view of Dehradun can be seen. One of the features of this temple is that no devotee can offer money in this temple, that is because according to the temple organization, what we can give to Lord Shiva, we only get from Lord Shiva.

Therefore, at some place in the temple premises, on the note board, please do not give any kind of donation to the temple. Due to this feature of the temple, this temple is very famous because it is the only temple in India where no donations are taken.

The building of the temple is very beautiful. This temple is of red color. The temple is blessed with spiritual experiences for devotees to experience peace of mind. This temple is decorated with flowers during the Shivaratri festival.



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