is a 10 minutes documentaryof exploring an ancient 6000 years old Shiva temple inside a cave of a hill in Dehradun, India. The Shiva temple is famous in northern India by the name of Tapkeshwar Mahadev, which has got many stories linked with Hindu, Gods, Sages and time of Mahabharata. Get updates of my videos by subscribing, click here - \r
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In this post, I am going to share my travel journey of exploring an ancient over 6000 years old Shiva temple inside the cave of a hill in Dehradun, Uttarkhand, India. This temple has a very long history and very much believed and worshiped temple it is in state of Uttarkhand, but it looks unexplored by domestic as well as international tourists.\r
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History of Tapkeshwar Mahadev Temple Dehradun India\r
From ancient time, in the epoch of truth, gods and goddesses used to come into this cave and do worship for gods of god - Mahadev (Shiva). And, lord Shiva used to appear here with various form after getting happy with his devotee.\r
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Similarly, in Dwarpar Epoch - 3 epoch of Hinduism, time of Lord Krishna), a great sage named Dronacharya also did a very hard & difficult pray for many years to make gods of god - Mahadev , happy to get some special tricks, skills and knowledge on Archery. He is the one Guru of Pandavs of greatest epic of world Mahabharata who fought for the victor truth.\r
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8 things to Visit & Explore Inside Tapkeshwar Mahadev Temple\r
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1. Tapkeshwar Mahadev Shiv Ling ( The Main Temple)\r
2. Goddess Vaishno Devi Temple inside Cave hole.\r
3. Goddess Durga Temple at the bridge\r
4. Santoshi Mata Temple Opposite to the Main temple\r
5. Shiva temple inside the cave opposite to main temple but before Santoshi mata temple.\r
6. You can take picture with huge Hanuman Statue.\r
7. If you are not in visiting in rainy season take bath in holy Tauns river or walk by.\r
8. Explore the jungle near by both in towards the flow of river and also in opposite direction.\r
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Guide to Before, In, After Worship inside Takpeshwar Temple Dehradun\r
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Before Entering Temple\r
There are many gods & goddesses temples inside the temple premises. So, if you are tourist you can just go and look around but if you want to do worship as well , then buy a worshiping kit. The worshiping kit are from INR 21 to INR 205 and even more, expensive. You can buy a medium one INR 51 -O.85 $. There is no ticket for anyone to visit and take photos.\r
P.S. - When you go in front of shop, give a wonderful Namaste with beautiful smile in your face. He will be very happy to assist you.\r
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After Entering Temple\r
Do worship in the main temple first, then on right side do worship in Durga mata temple. then other side of the river , do worship in Vaishno Devi temple and many more if you are left with flowers , bel patra and other holy offerings.\r
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Tips For Non Hindu Tourist\r
If you are non Hindu or western tourist who have no idea about Hindu worshiping, then :\r
1. If there is crowd at temple - follow what they do and after every offering ask your desires/wishes.\r
2. If there is no crowd at temple - Give all your worshiping items to priest staying close to statue, he will suggest you what to do and what not to do. Later he will worship and give you the Prashad Sacrament, which you can take home and share with your people so that they will also get benefited.\r
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Is Photography/ Videography Allowed in Temple Premises ?\r
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Yes, anybody can take photos and videos of anywhere in temple premises except Maa Santoshi temple. See the picture below.\r
Only inside this temple, photography is not allowed - \r
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How to Reach Takeshwar Mahadev Temple Dehradun, India ?\r
Dehradun is about 240 KM away from capital city of India - New Delhi. Dehradun is itself a very famous city in India. You can reach to Dehrdun by Bus, by train or by plane.\r
Once you reach Dehradun either bus stand or ISBT. You will get either Tuk Tuk or Dehradun city bus. Take any one by confirming, they will charge you below INR 17 = 0.30 $. Once you get into tuk tuk or bus , tell the ticketing agent to drop you at Tapkeshwar temple. He will drop you.\r
So you really dont have to worry. But if you get worried, ask any people in Hindi - People speak English barely there- , they will guide you.