Ancient Nakuleshwar Mahadev Temple: Mahabharata's Nakul connection in Saharanpur

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Ancient Nakuleshwar Mahadev Temple: Mahabharata's Nakul connection in Saharanpur
- •Nakur's ancient Shiva temple, Nakuleshwar Mahadev, is linked to Pandava son Nakul from the Mahabharata.
- •Established in the Dvapara Yuga, King Nakul camped here and worshipped Lord Shiva, establishing a Shiva lingam.
- •The town, originally named "Nakul" after the Pandava, later became "Nakur."
- •The Yamuna River once flowed adjacent to Nakur; bathing steps behind the temple still exist as evidence.
- •Thousands of devotees visit, especially during Shravan, from Saharanpur, Haryana, and Punjab, believing wishes are fulfilled.
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