This is a consecrated white linga of Gauri Shankar inside the Tapkeshwar Mahadev Temple. The linga is located beyond the main Tapkeshwar Mahadev Linga.
You can make offerings and go close to the Linga. There is space to sit and meditate. You can go into meditative states here effortlessly.
How to get there:
The temple is located 7.5 kms North of Dehradun.
Map: https://goo.gl/maps/Kj8rpZLmi6XXcCRq5
About Tapkeshwar Mahadev
As per the legend of the Mahabharata, Guru Dornacharya, the royal Guru of the Pandavas and Kauravas, was believed to have lived in the caves here. Therefore, the caves here are called Drona caves. When Dronacharya’s wife gave birth to their son Ashwathama, she could not feed the child with her milk. Since Guru Dronacharya did not have the luxury to purchase a cow or cow’s milk, Ashwathama prayed ardently to Lord Shiva. The child’s dedication and devotion led Lord Shiva to bless him with the milk falling in the Drona caves.
The Tapkeshwar temple combines two words, ‘Tapak,’ which means ‘drippy,’ and ‘Ishwar,’ which means God. The dripping water droplets here create a serene environment.
You must climb a short trek to reach this place. The temple is home to two Shiva Lingas. Both the Shivalingas are entirely natural.
The Tapkeshwar Mela, or Tapkeshwar fair that takes place every year, usually happens during Shivaratri and has incredible religious importance. It is one of the main festivals for all the Shiva devotees and is celebrated with great pride.
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