Hindu Shrine

 Tapkeshwar Mahadev Mandir

 
From an early age, the pilgrimage was a part of the living of people whether they are from east or west. they do this for the peace in their lives. One of the ancient pilgrims in our Doon Valley is Tapkeshwar Mahadev Mandir, which has been aged from the Mahabharata time.  Guru Dronacharya used to reside there with his family.

Tapkeshwar Mahadev

Another Shivling at mandir

A Shivling made of  Rudraksha

A central Gateway to Temple

A tale related to the Mandir was. During that time Guru Dronacharya was suffering from poverty even though they had no cow. Once the little boy Aswathama ( Guru Dronacharya's son) demands milk to drink from his father. The helpless father replied son we don't have a cow so that we can take her milk. You must pray to Lord Shiva, he will help you to relieve your thirst. The boy went to a cave and started praying to Lord Shiva, he prayed for six months and as a result, he got milk which is dripping down from the cave ceiling to the Shivling at the cave and by using that milk he got relieved from the thirst and hence the place got its name Tapkeshwar i.e. dripping drop, Mahadev Mandir, and as the cave is used by the Guru Dronacharya for worship, it is known as Drona Chufa. The Shivling also got its name and is also known as Dugdheswar Mahadev. It is said that with the coming of Kalyug in time that milk drop changes into water and we can still today see water droplets dropping down from all through the cave ceiling continuously on Shivling.

River Tons and the Hanuman Idol

 

Aswathama Birth Cave

A Shivling with Nandi 

The place has two hills with a seasonal river dividing them named "Toons" (टोन्स ) also known as" Asan"(आसन). The place is attracted by tourists of all ages. The place is so cool and moist because of sulfur rocks that everyone can enjoy the place.

An idol of  Lord Krishna

A view of the river in a turbulent mode

The place has many Shivlings at many corners in the temple which makes you along with the same Lord and the oneness within of yourself. The river with the shore and pomp which you to feel the joy of water which came with pleasant or sometimes with the mud and sediments along the water. 

Bells at the temple

The best time to move into the temple is the rainy season, also known as "Sawan" as this time the temple got enriched with the spiritual feeling all around with the slogans of " Bam Bam Bhole", " Har Har Mahadev" or " Jai Shiv Shankar". Even during this season, many people came here to take darshan in the temple as in this whole season the Shivling get worshipped by peoples and according to sacred texts, gods and goddess also came here to worship Lord Shiva.
So, if it's seasonal and you are free and a devotee then I must say, you must visit here.