Neelkanth Mahadev Temple
Neelkanth Mahadev Temple
Neelkanth Mahadev Temple is a Hindu temple dedicated to Nilkanth, an aspect of Shiva.The temple architecture is very much influenced by the Dravidian style of temple architecture.
It is enveloped between the valleys of Manikoot, Brahmakoot, and Vishnukoot and is located at the confluence of the rivers Pankaja and Madhumati.
The temple has a Gopura or the shikhara as in any Pandya (Tamil) style temple and is raised high in a tiered way in pyramid style. Motifs and Friezes are carved on these towers.
As per Shruti-Smriti Puran, Devas and Asuras churned the ocean to obtain Amruta. 14 ratnas were obtained of which one was the "Kalkut" poison capable of destroying the whole world .
