Preparations have been completed at various temples for the occasion of Mahashivratri to be celebrated today. One of the places which attracts a number of devotees is Kankhal area, believed to be the town of Shiva’s in-law Daksh Prajapati.
A number of Shiva devotees are expected to arrive in Daksheshwar Mahadev temple and other shrines in Haridwar like Daridra Bhanjan, Bilvakeshwar Mahadev and Nileshwar Mahadev to pay obeisance to the lord.
The Daksheshwar Mahadev temple is held to be special by devotees.
They believe that performing Jalabhishek of the Shiv Ling at this shrine, frees one from burden of sins, fulfills all wishes and grants peace.