This temple is dedicated to Parad Shivling or mercury shivling or paradeshwar Mahadev temple. Located on MK Gandhi Road, the Parad Shivling in Haridwar is unique for its Shivalinga. During Kumbh Mela, the first pooja is made here only.
Architectural Relevance of This Shrine
One of the ancient and finest temples in Haridwar is Parad Shivling. The shrine is located in the premises of Harihar Ashram that lies between Khankhal and Haridwar. The Shivling here is Parad Shivling? or Mercury Shivling? as it is made of mercury. The weight of Shivlinga is 150 Kg. Thus, it got the name of Parad Shivlinga.
By Road
The nearest bus stop is Haridwar.
By Rail
The nearest railway station is Haridwar Railway Station.
By Air
The nearest airport to Vaishno Devi Temple is Chandigarh air force base airport , morni which is 133 km away from Vaishno Devi Temple
Shrine Timings
7.00 a.m. to 7.00 pm including the holidays
Events Celebrated at This Shrine
Shivratri
Extra Information About this Shrine
Devotees mainly visit the Parad Shivling to get blessed by Lord Shiva. Though the shiva lingam is a major attraction here, visitors also view the Rudraksha tree which has stood here for many years. Hindus believe that rudraksha can heal a wide range of ailments. Devotees who come here don’t miss to collect the rudraksha from this tree. They wear the rudraksha to get rid of multiple problems in their lives.