God
Neelkanth is the main deity of this temple, who is an incarnation of Lord Shiva. He is called so due to the color of his neck. “Neel” means "Blue" and “Kantha” means "Throat". So, Shiva is known as Neelkanth. The Shiva lingam enshrined in the temple is made entirely of sapphire stone, whose height is four feet in height, the temple with the sanctum sanctorum.
Best Season To Visit
The best season to visit the temple is Winter season. The best months to visit are November to February.
Weather
Highest - April to June (42°C during day and 27°C during night)Average - August (32°C during the day and 26°C during night)Lowest - December to February (20°C during day and 16°C during night)Monsoon season - June to September
Dress Code
- For men the dress code is Shirt & Trouser, Dhoti or Pyjamas with upper cloth.
- For women the preferred dress code is saree or half-saree with blouse or chudidhar with pyjama and upper cloth.
- Shorts, mini-skirts, middies, sleeveless tops, low-waist jeans and short-length T-shirts are not allowed.
Do's & Dont's
- Do bathe and wear clean clothes before you enter the temple.
- Do respect ancient customs and co-piligrims while at temple.
- Smoking and drinking is prohibited in this temple.
- Chewing betel leaves, tobacco, gutka and spitting inside temple is strictly prohibited.
transport connections
| Name | Distance | Contact Number |
|---|---|---|
 Daata Bus Stand |
15.7 KM | 0144-2700019 |
 Alwar Railway Station |
70.9 KM | 139 |
 Jaipur International Airport |
118 KM | 0141-2550623 |
Architecture
The temple gives a marvel example of Pratihara Architecture. A Rangamandapa stands on four pillars, Originally the Rangamandapa had three pancharathas which housed three different deities. Of the three pancharathas, the two on the sides have been destroyed. Only the one in the middle with the Shiva linga remains and retains its original altitude with the shikhara still intact. The Jangha is decorated with sculptures of Harihararka in the East, Narasimha in the South and Tripurantaka in the South. The doors bear ornamented figures of Natesa while the projections carry figures of Surasndaris and Dikpalas. Besides, the ceiling of the Rangamandapa is designed with Padmasila and sculptures of Surasundaris and Gandharvas. In an inscription dated 961 A.D., it has been stated that he was a local Pratihara feudatory. The site where the Neelkanth temple is situated, was anciently known as Rajyapura and later it was known as Paranagar.
Religious Significance
Legend has it that the Pandavas went to Kashi and requested Bholenath to follow along. So Bhole put a condition that I will walk, but where I wake up in the morning, I will have to set up there. The Pandavas went with Mahadev by giving a promise. They wanted to establish a Shivalinga on the banks of the Baan Ganga river in Bairath (Virat Nagar), but the Para Nagar lying on the road woke up. According to the promise, the Pandavas established Shivling in Para Nagar (Neelkanth). Also made a stepwell for the consecration of Bhole the same night. The Pandavas worshiped the Akhand Jyoti Jala in the sanctum sanctorum of the temple which is still burning today.
According to Hindu scriptures, the churning of sea was resulted in giving out both Nectar and Poison. He was the only one who could consume the Poison in order to save the world, so he did and got a bluethroat due to the poison he ingested.
History
This temple was built between 6th to 9th century by Maharajadhiraja Mathanadeva.
Temple Timings
| Day | Timings |
|---|---|
| All Days | 05:30 AM - 09:00 PM |
Tours
Airports
| Airport Name | Distance |
|---|---|
| Shamshabad | 40 KM |
| Lorem Ipsum | 12 KM |
Railway Stations
| Railway Station Name | Distance |
|---|---|
| Secunderabad | 10 KM |
| Nampally | 12 KM |
| Begumpet | 6 KM |
| Lingampally | 20 KM |
Bus Stations
| Bus Station Name | Distance |
|---|---|
| MGBS | 35 KM |
| CBS | 28 KM |
| kukatpally | 20 KM |
| Lingampally | 30 KM |
| Uppal | 35 KM |
Private Transports
| Transport Name | Distance | Contact Number |
|---|---|---|
| Private Transport | 8 KM | 9546858757 |
| Private Transport1 | 8 KM | 9546858757 |
| Private Transport1 | 8 KM | 9546858757 |
| Private Transport1 | 8 KM | 9546858757 |
| Private Transport1 | 8 KM | 9546858757 |
Local Transports
| Transport Name | Distance | Contact Number |
|---|---|---|
| Local Transport | 5 KM | 9546858757 |
| Local Transport1 | 5 KM | 9546858757 |
| Local Transport1 | 5 KM | 9546858757 |
| Local Transport1 | 5 KM | 9546858757 |
| Local Transport1 | 5 KM | 9546858757 |
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