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Hindu temple dedicated to Shiva : Koteshwar Mahadev , Uttrakhand
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It is a Hindu temple dedicated to Shiva , and is located approximately 3 kilometres from the Rudraprayag , Uttarakhand , a little above the Alaknanda River . The location is presumed to be the spot where God Shiva had stopped for meditation on his way to Kedarnath . According to local legends the temple has existed since the time of Bhasmasura .
This was the demon who turned to ashes anyone whose head he touched . Shiva went into hiding to escape this threat , resting in various places before coming to the cave at Koteshwar Mahadev . Shiva rested here for some time , meditating , before confronting and defeating the demon .