1. Umananda Temple, Assam A beautiful temple of Lord Shiva located in the smallest riverine island in the world, Umananda Temple, in the middle of the Brahmaputra, which is accessible only by boat is visited by hordes of devotees daily

1. Umananda Temple, Assam A beautiful temple of Lord Shiva located in the smallest riverine island in the world, Umananda Temple, in the middle of the Brahmaputra, which is accessible only by boat is visited by hordes of devotees daily

2. Siva Dol, Assam One of the oldest Shiva temples of Assam constructed in 1734 by Queen Ambika alias Madambika is Siva Dol.  The temple carries one golden koloshi (Dom) of 8 feet high on the top of the Mandir. Hight of the temple is 180 ft & breadth is 195 ft

2. Siva Dol, Assam One of the oldest Shiva temples of Assam constructed in 1734 by Queen Ambika alias Madambika is Siva Dol.  The temple carries one golden koloshi (Dom) of 8 feet high on the top of the Mandir. Hight of the temple is 180 ft & breadth is 195 ft

3. Mahadev Khola Dham, Meghalaya A famous Lord Shiva Temple located in Upper Shillong on the banks of the river Umshyrpi , Mahadev Khola Temple came into being after a subedar major of the 8thGorkha Regiment dreamt of a sage at a particular spot and later found a huge Shivling on excavating there

3. Mahadev Khola Dham, Meghalaya A famous Lord Shiva Temple located in Upper Shillong on the banks of the river Umshyrpi , Mahadev Khola Temple came into being after a subedar major of the 8thGorkha Regiment dreamt of a sage at a particular spot and later found a huge Shivling on excavating there

4. Mondum Mahadeva, Manipur A vibrant temple of Lord Shiva located in Kakching Lamkhai Ithai Road is Mondum Mahadev Temple and a large number of devotees flock its premises to pay their respects to the Lord of the Lords

4. Mondum Mahadeva, Manipur A vibrant temple of Lord Shiva located in Kakching Lamkhai Ithai Road is Mondum Mahadev Temple and a large number of devotees flock its premises to pay their respects to the Lord of the Lords

5. Siddheshwar Nath Temple, Arunachal Pradesh Located amidst the pristine beauty of lush greenery in Ziro Valley, Siddheswar Nath Temple has the largest naturally formed Shivling in the world

5. Siddheshwar Nath Temple, Arunachal Pradesh Located amidst the pristine beauty of lush greenery in Ziro Valley, Siddheswar Nath Temple has the largest naturally formed Shivling in the world

6. Bhimshankar Dham Jyotirlinga Temple, Assam Situated at Dakini Hill near Pamohi in Guwahati, this Shiva Temple where the Shivalinga is located on a hill stream amidst lush greenery is the place to feel the vibes of bliss

6. Bhimshankar Dham Jyotirlinga Temple, Assam Situated at Dakini Hill near Pamohi in Guwahati, this Shiva Temple where the Shivalinga is located on a hill stream amidst lush greenery is the place to feel the vibes of bliss

7. Shiv Mandir, Nagaland One of the most popular Shiva temples of Nagaland is at Dimapur and worshippers visit this vibrant structure regularly to pay respects to Lord Shiva

7. Shiv Mandir, Nagaland One of the most popular Shiva temples of Nagaland is at Dimapur and worshippers visit this vibrant structure regularly to pay respects to Lord Shiva

8. Siddheswar Dham, Sikkim Situated at Solophok hill which is 5 km away from Namchi town, Siddheswar Dham has a 108 feet statue of Lord Shiva encircled and supported by a girdle of twelve Jyotirlingams Chardam

8. Siddheswar Dham, Sikkim Situated at Solophok hill which is 5 km away from Namchi town, Siddheswar Dham has a 108 feet statue of Lord Shiva encircled and supported by a girdle of twelve Jyotirlingams Chardam

9. Unakoti, Tripura This Shaivite pilgrimage site has 9,999,999 marvellous rock cut carvings. Among the rock cut carvings, the central Shiva head deserve special mention. The central Shiva head known as ‘Unakotiswara Kal Bhairava’ is about 30 feet high including an embroidered head-dress which itself is 10 feet high

9. Unakoti, Tripura This Shaivite pilgrimage site has 9,999,999 marvellous rock cut carvings. Among the rock cut carvings, the central Shiva head deserve special mention. The central Shiva head known as ‘Unakotiswara Kal Bhairava’ is about 30 feet high including an embroidered head-dress which itself is 10 feet high

10. Kirateshwar Mahadev Temple, Sikkim Situated at Legship in Sikkim, Kirateshwar Mahadev Thaan is believed to be the place where Lord Shiva appeared as the hunter Kirateshwar in front of Arjun when he was undergoing strict penance

10. Kirateshwar Mahadev Temple, Sikkim Situated at Legship in Sikkim, Kirateshwar Mahadev Thaan is believed to be the place where Lord Shiva appeared as the hunter Kirateshwar in front of Arjun when he was undergoing strict penance

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