Koteshwar Mahadev Temple | Koteshwar Mahadev Uttarakhand
About Koteshwar Mahadev Temple
Koteshwar Mahadev Temple, situated on the banks of river Alaknanda, 3 km from Rudraprayag is a famous temple of Lord Shiva. Thousands of devotees visit Koteshwar Mahadev Temple, more devotees visit Koteshwar Mahadev in the month of January and July.On the great festivals of Lord Shiva like Mahashivratri etc., crowds gather at Koteshwar Mahadev to worship Lord Shiva. Not only from Uttarakhand but people from outside Uttarakhand also get good fortune by visiting Koteshwar Mahadev. There is a big cave in Koteshwar Mahadev.
History of Koteshwar Mahadev Temple
The Koteshwar Mahadev Temple, dedicated to Lord Shiva, is believed to have been built in the 14th century. The temple was rebuilt in the 16th and 17th centuries.
Due to being 3 km away from the route of Char Dham Yatra, devotees going to Kedarnath also go to see Koteshwar Mahadev in large numbers.
According to old legends, it is believed that Lord Shiva meditated in the cave of Koteshwar Mahadev while going to Kedarnath. The idols and Shivling present inside the cave have been established since ancient times.
How to reach Koteshwar Mahadev(Koteshwar Mahadev travel guide)
Koteshwar Mahadev Temple is situated on the side of the road and is just 3 km away from the Rudraprayag district of Uttarakhand. It will not take you much time to reach here.
By Bus - If you are traveling from Rudraprayag or any other district of Uttarakhand then you can catch a bus from any nearby bus stand to reach Koteshwar Mahadev Temple and have the darshan of Lord Shiva.
By Air- If you want to visit Koteshwar Mahadev from any other state outside Uttarakhand then Jolly Grant Airport of Dehradun is the nearest airport. After that, you can have the darshan of Lord Shiva by boarding any car or bus from there.
