Koteshwar Mahadev Temple

Koteshwar Mahadev Temple is a Hindu temple dedicated to Lord Shiva and is located about three km inside the ‘heart’ of Rudraprayag district of Uttarakhand.

This place is presumed to be the same spot where Lord Shiva had stopped for meditation on his way to Kedarnath. According to a local mythology, this temple has its presence since the time of bhasmasur, the deadly demon who got a boon from Lord Shiva that whosoever’s head will be touched by him, will be turned into ashes. Seeing the powerful effects of this boon he tried to ruin Lord Shiva into ashes. Lord Shiva kept on hiding from place to place and finally came to this place which was a cave and resided here for some time meditating. Finally, Lord Vishnu helped him by taking Mohini avatar and tricking Bhasmasur to place his hand on his own head due to which Bhasmasur turned into ashes. Thus, Vishnu killed the demon. And to mark the significance, stands this temple at Koteshwar.

Temple is opened from 6 AM to 5 PM.