Located on the outskirts of Haridwar, the Daksha Mahadev Temple is believed to have been constructed on the site where King Daksha performed the yagna. This temple is dedicated to Lord Shiva.  According to legend, King Daksha was the father of Goddess Sati and holds deep religious significance.

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BACKGROUND

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Located in Kankhal, 4 kms from Haridwar, the temple is named after King Daksha, the father of Goddess Sati.  The temple also contains the Sati Kund or the Yagna Kund, where Goddess Sati immolated herself since her father refused to accept her husband, Lord Shiva.  In turn, Lord Shiva killed King Daksha but then brought him back to life, replacing his cut off head with a goat's head.  

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This temple is counted as one of five sacred temples in Haridwar.  

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Standing next to the main temple is the Das Mahvidya Temple.