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Send Enquiry for Tour PackagesKoteshwar Mahadev Temple is a sacred place and temple of Lord Shiva on the holy bank of Alaknanda river. Located near the Rudraprayag town, Koteshwar Mahadev Temple is located in a cavewith the Alaknanda flowing just few meters away. Legends believe that Lord Shiva meditated here while on his way to Kedarnath. Pilgrims from far away places visit Koteshwar temple to take blessings of Lord Shiva.
As per mythology, when devil Bhasmasur try to kill Lord Shiva from his power, Lord Shiva ran away from the devil and mediated at Koteshwar cave for lord vishnu's help. After that Lord Vishnu killed the devil Bhasmasur.
Koteshwar Mahadev Temple is located at 3 km from Rudraprayag . Rudraprayag is well conected and one can reach Koteshwar Mahadev Temple by hire taxi or take sharing jeep or bus from Rudraprayag. Nearest railway station to reach Koteshwar Mahadev Temple is at Dehradun (183 kms) or Rishikesh railway station (142 kms). Nearest airport for Koteshwar Mahadev Temple is Jolly Grant Airport, Dehradun (159 kms).
Koteshwar Mahadev Temple is located in Rudraprayag ( on the bank of Alaknanda river between Srinagar and Rudraprayag).
Koteshwar Mahadev Temple is popular place for following activities/ interests - Shiva Temples.
