Daksha Mahadev Temple

Daksha Mahadev Temple is a Hindu temple dedicated to Lord Shiva. It is located in the city of Haridwar, Uttarakhand, India. It is named after King Daksha Prajapati, the father of Sati. ] Daksha is one of the fourteen Prajapatis, creator deities, who preside over procreation and are the protector of life in Hindu mythology. The present temple was built by Queen Dhankaur in 1810 and rebuilt in 1962. It is a place of pilgrimage for Shaivaite devotees on Maha Shivaratri.