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About Tapkeshwar Temple |
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Tapkeshwar Temple in Dehradun is an ancient place of worship.
It is situated on the bank of a river that adds to the beauty
of the holy place. The Tapkeshwar Temple is about 6 kms from
the city center. The Tapkeshwar Temple is a cave temple
dedicated to Lord Shiva. The Tapkeshwar is a famous cave
temple in Dehradun. It is placed in the banks of a rivulet,
this temple turned out to be one among the busiest pilgrim
centers in the hilly resort. It is located in the Garhi
Cantonment area, this temple is an important tourist
destination of the hill city. The Tapkeshwar Temple of
Dehradun is linked to the city with well maintained roads and
witnesses thousands of tourists visiting the temple to pay
their obeisance to the deity.
Tapkeshwar temple is one of the main abode of lord Shiva and
is situated in beautiful valley of Dehradun. This temple is
situated near a river in the Garhi Cantt region of Dehradun.
Devotees can get a glimpse of lord Shiva in the form of
Shivlinga in the cave present in the temple. A drop of water
always drips on this Shivalinga from rocks at the place where
this Shivalinga is placed. This place is known as Tapkeshwar
because of this miracle.
One of the oldest Shiva lings is in the cave nearby where the
river enters and water drops drip down on the Shiva ling. The
small cave with this wonderful scenery is said to be once
resided by Dronacharya- the teacher of Pandavas and Kauravas
in Hindu holy epic Mahabharata written by Ved Vyas. The cave
is named Drona Cave after his name.
The Tapkeshwar Temple in Dehradun is also known as the 'Guchhu
Pani' and the devotee has to walk the last 1 kilometer. The
cave near Tapkeshwar Temple in Dehradun is a picnic spot
surrounded by hills. A large festival is held on Shivratri day
around the Tapkeshwar Temple in Dehradun. People in large
numbers participate in the fair organized on the occasion of
Shivratri and pay their obeisance to the deity every year.
The Dehradun Tapkeshwar Temple is a significant temple of the
capital city and set on the bank of a seasonal river in a damp
cave. This river enters the cave temple where the water drips
from the ceiling on a Shiv Linga. The Tapkeshwar Temple in
Dehradun derives its name 'Tapakeswar' from the natural
dripping of the water drops over the shrine from the rocks of
the cave. Then the water vanishes underground only to reappear
after a few yards in the form of stream. Cool sulphur springs
around the temple make it an amazing bathing spot for
pilgrims.
The river pierce in to the cave and the water droplets dribble
from the rocks on the Shiv Linga presents an amazing scene,
which gives an ethereal feeling. The Tapkeshwar Temple in
Dehradun gains its name 'Tapakeswar' from this natural
dribbling of river water over the deity from the ceilings of
the cavern. Cool sulphur springs around the temple with
remedial value make it a superb dipping spot for pilgrims.
This cave temple is also known as the 'Guchhu Pani', which can
be reached only after the long walking of more than a
kilometer. The serenity surrounds the temple sooths the
irritating voyage and the simple Darshan itself make the
devotee spell bound. Legend says that it was from this cave
that Lord Shiva poured milk to Ashwathama, the son of
Dronacharya. This picture book site is to be visited during
the time of Shivaratri, when large gathering crowd here
participate in the holy matrimony of Shiva and Parvathi. |
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Legend of Tapkeshwar Mahadev Temple |
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When
Dronacharya’s wife Kalyani gave birth to Aswosthama, the couple
had a problem to feed him because milk didn’t produce in
Kalyani’s breast. Dronacharya could not afford to buy cow or cow
milk for his son. Young Aswosthama was a clever child to know
his parent’s problem and prayed to lord Shiva for milk. Happy
with child Aswosthama’s prayer, lord Shiva provided him with
milk drops which dripped on the Shiva ling in Drona Cave – the
cave where Dronacharya and his family resided. Thus Aswosthama’s
hunger and desire was fulfilled. Today, we can see the
enchanting scene of water drops silently dripping down to the
Shiva ling. Tapak means to drip, thus the name Tapkeshwar
meaning that drips. |
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Tapkeshwar Mahadev Temple Tourism |
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Tourists in Dehradun visit Tapkeshwar Mahadev temple. Tapkeshwar
Mahadev temple is the nearest widely popular pilgrimage in
Dehradun. The beautiful temple of lord Shiva was founded in
between the two hills , it attracts hundreds of tourists from
and around Dehradun every month. Tourists from and around
Uttrakhand state pay visit to Tapkeshwar Mahadev temple for its
religious significance and adventurers go to see the water drops
dripping in the Shiva ling in Drona cave. The water that drops
down vanishes underground and can be seen only few yards away in
the form of a stream. In Tapkeshwar Mahadev temple, cool
sulphur-water springs where devoted pilgrims take bath before
entering the temple.
Every year on Shivratri, large festival is held at Tapkeshwar
Mahadev temple where huge mass gather to celebrate the fair.
Tapkeshwar Mahadev temple is also known as Guchhu Pani and is
easily reachable sacred shrine where tourists do not forget to
visit in Dehradun. Drona Cave, surrounded by beautiful hills, is
usually covered with picnickers from Dehradun and nearby
districts. |
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Tapkeshwar Temple Story |
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This land is the abode of lord Mahadev and hence is a
significant place for devotees and pilgrims. The temple is
situated on this holy land and due to its traditional
form, it has won many hearts. There are many mythological
stories associated with this Shivlinga. According to
these, it is the land of worship of Guru Dronacharya.
There are many tales which tell us that the Shivlinga
present here was established by Guru Dronacharya.
It is beloieved that when Guru Dronacharya came to this
place during his journey of India, he met a sage and he
expressed his thoughts to the sage after greeting him. The
sage then promised him that all his wishes will be
granted. Dronchacharya expressed his wish to get a glimpse
of lord Shiva. At this, the sage suggested him to go
towards Rishikesh.
He told him that he will be able to get a glimpse of the
Shivlinga at the bank of a river near this place. As told
by the sage, Dronacharya went to that cave from Rishikesh
and immersed himself in the meditation of lord Shiva.
Thrilled by the devotion of Guru Drone, lord Shiva told
him to ask for a boon. Dronacharya then asked for the
knowledge of archery and lord Shiva granted him his wish.
He also blessed a son to his wife Kripi.
A son of Dronacharya took birth due to the blessings of
the lord and he named him Ashvatthama. But the mother
Kripi was not able to feed the child. Guru Drona went to
king Drupada to get a cow to fetch the milk for the
infant. But, king Drupada denied him to give the cow.
Dejected Guru Drona, when came to the child, tried to
console him and told him that all the cows were with lord
Shiva and he would get the milk by his blessings.
The child then decided to worship lord Shiva with utter
determination. Lord Shiva was pleased at the worship of
the child. He disguised himself and appeared in front of
the child. He tried to know the wish of the child. The
child told his wish to lord Shiva in disguise but after
listening to the child lord Shiva disappeared. The child
started crying at this and few drops of his tears fell on
Shivlinga because of which the Shivalinga was coronated.
Lord Shiva melted at this.
It is because of his blessings, a stream of milk started
flowing every month on Poornima. This stream offered milk
to the Shivlinga first and then the child got the milk.
Since then, this Shivlinga is known as Dughdeshwar
Mahadev. But in the course of time, a stream of water
started flowing from a rock at this place. Since drops of
water continually drip here, this place is presently known
as Tapkeshwar Mahadev . Devotees in large numbers come to
this holy place on the occasion of Shivratri to get a
glimpse of lord Shiva and they offer water to the
Shivlinga. |
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Tapkeshwar Temple Significance |
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Tapkeshwar temple is an ancient temple which is of great
mythological importance. The Shivlinga present here which is
said to have appeared on its own, is popularly known as
Tapkeshawar Mahadev. It is a prominent place for all the
devotees of Lord Shiva. Various festivities are organised in the
temple and people from far off places come to take part in it.
Every month on Triyodashi, Tapkeshawar Mahadev is decorated with
Rudraksha and people come to get a glimpse of it.
This occasion is celebrated with great pomp and show. Along with
this, a procession is organised in the month of Shravan.
Thousands of devotees take part in this and get their all wishes
granted after offering water to lord Shiva. |
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How to Reach Tapkeshwar Mahadev Temple
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By Rail
Dehradun is a major railway station which is connected to all
cities in the country. The major cities like Delhi (Mussoorie
Exp), Kolkata (Doon Exp), Varanasi (Ghy Rajdhani), Mumbai
(Dehradun Exp) and Indore (Ddn Indb Exp) are connected by
express trains and super fast trains.
By Air
Jolly Grant Airport in Dehradun is a domestic airport located
about 20 km away from city center. Taxi cabs are available from
airport to city, which cost about Rs 400. The airport operates
daily flights to Delhi. Nearest International airport is Delhi,
which is about 235 km away and is well connected to cities like
London, New York, Paris, Singapore etc.
By Road
All nearby cities are connected to Dehradun by State owned
Uttarakhand transport buses. It also connects Kashmere Gate in
New Delhi with Dehradun. There are overnight deluxe A/C bus
services of Uttarakhand Tourism from New Delhi to Dehradun. A
distance of 235 km from Delhi to Dehradun costs about Rs 900 by
deluxe bus. Buses can also be hired from Shimla (Rs 1,000) and
Chandigarh (Rs 600).
Tapkeshwar Mahadev Temple is about 31 Km from Jolly Grant
Airport Dehradun, 10 Km from ISBT Dehradun and 8 Km from
Govindnagar Railway Station Deharadun. One can get taxi at the
airport, taxi, City Bus or three wheeler nearby the ISBT or
Railway Station from where one can reach Tapkeshwar. |
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