About Shiv Mandir
It is popularly known as Prakasheshwar Mahadev Mandir among locals as well as visitors. Shiv Mandir is one of the famous religious places of uttarakhand. This temple is specifically dedicated to Lord Shiva. Everyday the temple is specially decorated with flowers for lord shiva. Special poojas are held on the occasion of Shivratri & Sawaan.
Prakasheshwar Mahadev Temple comes on the way from Dehradun to Mussoorie. Due to this temple being on the mountain, the beautiful view of Dehradun can be seen from there. One of the features of this temple is that no devotee is allowed to offer money in this temple, that is because according to the temple organisation, what we give to Lord Shiva, we got from shiva.
Therefore, at some place in the temple on the note board, (please do not give any kind of donation to the temple) is written. Due to this feature of the temple, this temple is very famous because it is the only temple in India where no donations are taken.
The building of this temple is very beautiful. This temple is of red flourish colour. The temple is blessed with spiritual experiences for devotees to experience peace of mind. This temple is decorated with flowers during the Shivaratri festival.
History and mythology
This temple is also unique at this point because you will not find Lord Shiva temple with this name except in Dehradun. ‘Parkasheshwar’ is a combination of two Hindi words ‘Prakash’ and ‘Eshwar’. Prakash means “Light” and “Eshwar” means God.
Lord Shiva has thousands of names which are mentioned in Shiv Sahastranamavali. There is a name in the Shiv Sahastranamavali for Lord Shiva, ‘Prakaashaay’ which means ‘Lord Shiva is the light of knowledge’.
Why this temple famous for
This Lord Shiva temple is fully owned by an unknown owner who has not disclosed his name anywhere. The whole management of the temple is controlled by the private owner. There are big hoardings on which clearly mention that ‘this is a private temple so don’t donate money anywhere’.
You can see this statement written in the temple in many places. Although it is a private temple, this temple is very well managed and very neat and clean with all facilities. There is no donation box inside or outside of the temple which is very common in other temples.
You can see everywhere in this Parkasheshwar Shiv Mandir a notice board with a written message “God gives money to everyone so don’t try to give money to God”.
These types of the temple show the real faith of the devotee in Lord Shiva. I personally have not seen such types of temples where no donation is accepted by the temple management.
Best time to visit
| DAY | TIMING |
| Monday | 8:00 am – 9:00 pm |
| Tuesday | 8:00 am – 9:00 pm |
| Wednesday | 8:00 am – 9:00 pm |
| Thursday | 8:00 am – 9:00 pm |
| Friday | 8:00 am – 9:00 pm |
| Saturday | 8:00 am – 9:00 pm |
| Sunday | 8:00 am – 9:00 pm |
You can visit any time at the temple. It is open 24/7 and 365 days.
Places to stay around
There are many places in which you can stay like in hotels, ashram, rent a place for some time etc.
Location
Mussoorie Rd, Salan Gaon, Bhagwant Pur, Khala Gaon, Uttarakhand 248009
Entry fee of mahadev mandir
There is no entry fee to Prakasheshwar Mahadev Temple. There will be the expense of food, rent for stay, travelling that all. And there will be no donation box or any other donation will be allowed so don’t give.
Travel tip
1 Take some warm clothes with you because their temperature will be down.
2 Take some trekking shoes with you to hike through the mountain. If you want some fun you can trek to nearby mountains.
3 Take some snacks with you in case you have a snack craving because at their prices will be high at shops
Total Expenses on travel
1: Travelling expenses will be:
By bus
~ To delhi approx. 1000 (based on from where are you coming may vary)
~ To Dehradun from Delhi – starts from INR 393 per head and can go as high as INR 1588 per head.
~ From Dehradun to temple you can take or rent a private car you will easily reach there.
By train
~ To Delhi – 1000rs approx.
~ From delhi to Dehradun – Fare for trains from Delhi to Dehradun is Rs 125 in Second Seater, Rs 535 in Chair Car, Rs 1335 in Executive Class, Rs 1395 in First AC, Rs 795 in Second AC, Rs 210 in Sleeperand Rs 560 in Third AC in general quota.
~ From Dehradun to temple – Buses Start From Dehradun Bus Station to temple you can take a bus or rent a private car you will easily reach there.
By air
~ To Delhi – it can vary from state to state but approx. will be 10,000rs
~ From delhi to Dehradun – Delhi to Dehradun Flights, Fares @ ₹2490
~ From Dehradun to temple – there is no flight available. You have to take the bus only. Bus Start From Dehradun Bus Station and from there you can take a bus or rent a private car you will easily reach there.
2: Living Expense
living expenses will vary according to your need. Hotels will cost you more than ashram. choose according to your need approx. expense will be 1,000rs
3: Food expense
Food expenses will also vary according to your needs. Hotels will cost more and ashram will cost less. Approx. will be 1,000rs.Their is also langar so you can also try that it is free of cost.
