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Parad Shivling

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Historical & Heritage | Pilgrimage
4.5 / 5
  • Timings : 24:00 Hours
  • Entry Fee : None
  • Distance from near by city 2.5 KMs from Haridwar
  • Trip duration (including travel in hours)1 to 2 Hours
  • Transportation OptionsSedan - AC (4+1), SUV - AC (7+1), Tempo Traveller - AC (12+1)
  • Travel Tips None

The exciting fusion of civilizations at Haridwar, a holy city, is fascinating. The Shivling is famous not only among locals but tourists all over India. Haridwar has a lot to offer travelers because it is an accurate portrayal of Indian culture. The ghats and temples in Haridwar are more than just physical locations along the river; they are the heart and pillar of the city's spiritual and cultural identity. Here are other exciting places to visit in Haridwar. Parad Shivling is located inside the Harihar Ashram near Kankhal in Haridwar, 2 km from Haridwar Junction Railway Station.

The Harihar Ashram's Parad Shivling is a special Shivling devoted to Lord Shiva. The first prayer was offered to the Shivling in 1986 at the Kumbh Mela. Mercury Shivling is the literal meaning of the term Parad Shivling. The primary reason devotees go to the Shivling is to receive Lord Shiva's blessing. Visitors can also witness the Rudraksha tree, which has been present for a long time, even though the Shiva lingam is the main draw here. Hindus think that rudraksha, which are the seeds of a sacred tree, can treat a variety of diseases. Visitors here make sure to collect a rudraksha from this tree. They wear rudrakshas to solve a variety of issues in their lives.

This sacred Shivling weighs 151 kg and is made of pure Mercury. The world has never seen another Shivlinga like this one. This shrine is well-known for the unusual process of mercury solidification.

The Shivling, also famous as Paradeshwar Mahadev, thousands of followers at the Harihar Ashram come to worship the Shivling. Another magnificent Maha Mrityunjay shrine and a vast Rudraksha tree honor Lord Shiva on the ashram's grounds. In your Haridwar tour package, consider including Parad Shivling as well.

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