Tapkeshwar Mahadev Temple
Tapkeshwar Mahadev Temple is located at a distance of around 40 km from the city centre. Situated at the outskirts of the city, the popular cave temple is dedicated to Lord Shiva and is situated on the banks of a seasonal river.The name of this temple is derived from the word Tapak, which means to drip. It is believed that the water drips naturally on the Shivalinga enshrined in the cave from the ceiling and hence, the temple was named as Tapkeshwar temple.According to the popular legend, it is believed that from this cave Lord Shiva made milk flow for Ashwathama, the son of Rishi Dronacharya. Apart from this, the temple is surrounded by sulphur springs, which are believed to have medicinal values. Therefore, these springs are ideal dipping points for devotees as well as tourists visiting the temple.The temple is thronged by number of devotees during the festival of Shivaratri, so as to participate in the holy marriage of Lord Shiva and Goddess Parvati.
Tapkeshwar Colony,, Garhi Cantt, Dehradun, Uttarakhand 248001, India