Spending Shivratri Night at Tarkeshwar Mahadev, in Tarkeshwar
in Lansdowne, in Uttarakhand is considered highly meritorious. Special worship
is held here during the night of Maha Shivratri.
Special Jal Abhishek or bathing the Shivling with water is held on the occasion.
Special Jal Abhishek or bathing the Shivling with water is held on the occasion.
Shringar of Shiva is performed with Bhang and Dhature.
The temple is surrounded by tall devdaar (deodar) trees and is set
amidst sylvan surroundings.
The temple is located around 35 km from Lansdowne and is at
an altitude of 1800 meters. It is ride of 1:30 hrs from Landowne.