Neelkanth , meaningNeelkanth, meaning "Blue-Throated One," is a form of Shiva who drank the deadly poison Halahala during the churning of the ocean to save the universe. His act of sacrifice is a symbol of selflessness and cosmic responsibility. The Neelkanth Temple is perched at 1,330 meters above sea level and approximately 32 kilometres from Rishikesh. The temple is named after Lord Shiva, also known as Neelkanth , meaning “the one with a blue throat.” A Hindu temple dedicated to Shiva, the Blue Throated One, who consumed the poison Halahala from the ocean. The temple is located in Uttarakhand, India, and has a Dravidian style architecture and a natural spring. Located just 32 km from Rishikesh via Barrage and 22 km via Ram Jhula, the Neelkanth Mahadev Temple is surrounded by religious energy, mythological stories, and beautiful views. According to a legend, the temple gets its name from Lord Shiva.
