Temples & Spiritual
Neelkantha (Nilkantheswar)
Shiva temple in Madhya Pradesh, India
Plan your visit
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About
Nilkanth Temple or Imarat-i-Dilkhusha is a Mughal architecture temple built on the orders of Mughal Emperor Akbar by the governor of Mandu, Shah Badgah in 1574 AD. Akbar commissioned this temple for his favourite wife, Empress Mariam-uz-Zamani, who was a follower of Hinduism.
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Things to do here
- Dress modestly and leave footwear at the entrance
- Ask before photographing inside
- Find out the puja and festival timings
Ideas for your visit, not bookings. Bookable experiences nearby are listed on this page.
Location
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