Lord Shiva
Lord Shiva or Mahadev is one of the most important deities in the Hindu culture. He is a god in the trinity. He is also called Mahadev, the God of Gods. He is also known by the names Bholenath, Shankar, Mahesh, Rudra, Neelkanth, Gangadhar etc. His name is Rudra in the Vedas. He is also known as 'The Destroyer' in Hindu mythology. His Ardhangini is Parvati (Shakti). Shiva is seen as a yogi in most of the paintings and is worshiped in both Shivalinga and idol forms. The serpent god Vasuki is enthroned in Shiva's neck and holds damru and trident in his hands. He lives in Kailash. Shakti is worshiped in all forms with Shiva.
In Rishikesh
- Lord Shiva Statue in meditative position
In Rishikesh, there is a big statue of Lord Shiva sitting in meditative position, with his eyes closed. It is situated at Parmarth Niketan Ashram on the bank of River Ganga at Rishikesh. The height of the statue is 14ft. It is undoubtedly a marvellous sight. A Ganga Aarti is offered to the Lord Shiva Statue here every evening. The environment is very peaceful and very beautiful. It is a popular tourist attraction.
- Lord Shiva Statue in sitting position
- Lord Shiva and Goddess Parvati statue Rishikesh
- Lord Shiva Statue in sitting position
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- Lord Shiva statue
How to reach Lord Shiva Statue Rishikesh
By air
The nearest Airport is Jolly Grant Airport Dehradun. The distance from Dehradun Airport is 31.3 km via Rishikesh Rd.
By train
The nearest Railway station is Rishikesh Railway Station. The distance from Railway Station is 14.1 km.
By Bus
The nearest bus station is Lakshman Jhoola Bus Station. The distance from Bus Station is 3.9 km.
In Haridwar
- Lord Shiva Statue
In Haridwar, there is a big standing statue of Lord Shiva. The serpent god Vasuki is enthroned in Shiva's neck and he holds trident in his hand. The environment there is very religious and peaceful.
- Shiva statue at Daksha Mahadev Temple
Daksha Mahadev Temple is situated at a distance of 6 km from Haridwar. It is also popular as the Daksha Temple. Here you will find the big statue of Lord Shiva when Goddess Sati was burnt and Lord Shiva was carrying her.
The Daksha Mahadev temple is popular among devotees due to its connection with an interesting legend. Hindus believe that it is where King Daksha had performed yagya, Where Sati burnt herself as she came to know about the insult done to her husband (he was not invited to the yagya). When Lord Shiva got the news, he took the life of King Daksha. However, Lord Shiva returned the life of Daksha later. So, the Daksha Mahadev temple is a reminder of this interesting legend and is regarded in high esteem by Hindus.
- Statue of Lord Shiva in Meditating position
Shiva's meditating position is very famous as there are many status of Lord Shiva in Meditating position. Here also you will find the meditating position statue of shiva.
- Statue of Lord Shiva sitting on Lotus
The giant statu is situated in Pilot baba ashram, Haridwar. Lord Shiva is sitting on the lotus with trishul in his hand and serpent in his neck.
- Statue of Lord Shiva at Haridwar Railway Station
The statue is situated at Haridwar Railway Station.
How to reach Haridwar
By air
The nearest Airport is Jolly Grant Airport Dehradun. The distance from Dehradun Airport to Haridwar is 38.2 km.
By train
The nearest Railway station is Haridwar Railway Station. The distance is 2.0 km.
By Bus
The nearest bus station is Haridwar Bus stand.
- Statue of Lord Shiva Gangotri
Giant Statue of Shiva is situated in the Pilot Baba Ashram near the Bhagirathi river. The statue is in standing position along with the serpent enthroned in his neck and trident (trishul) in his hand.
How to reach here
By air
The nearest Airport is Jolly Grant Airport Dehradun. The distance from Dehradun Airport to the Pilot Baba Ashram is 274.8 km.
By train
The nearest Railway station is Rishikesh Railway Station. The distance is 28.4 km.
In Mussoorie
- Lord shiva statue in musoorie
By air
The nearest Airport is Jolly Grant Airport Dehradun. The distance from Dehradun Airport to Mussoorie is 59.8 km.
By train
The nearest Railway station is Degradun Railway Station. The distance is 38 kms from Dehradun and one can reach here by taxis and buses.
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