World / India / Uttaranchal / Haridwar, 7 km from center Coordinates: 29°55'18"N   78°8'44"E

Daksha Prajapati Mandir, Kankhal



This ancient temple is dedicated to Lord Shiva, where the famous "Yagya of Daksha" is said to have taken place, during which Sati or [en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dakshayani], his daughter immolated herself in the Yagya fire.

There are some other temples too in the vicinity.
Wikipedia article: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Daksha
Category: temple daksh
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