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Balkeshwar Mandir Agra

An interesting thing to know about Balkeshwar Mandir is that it is amongst the four Lord Shiva temple in Agra that are located on the four corners of the city. Situated in Balkeshwar Colony on the banks of Yamuna River, Balkeshwar Mandir is one of the top pilgrimage sites in Agra. The temple holds a special significance in the hearts of devotees, and hence, remains dotted with a large pack of pilgrims. Besides being a religious place in Agra, the temple also serves an important hideout for people to spend a spiritual time far away from the cacophony of the city life. The Shivalinga inside the temple lies 4-5 feet below the ground level. Every year, on the pious day of Shivaratri, the temple witnesses a huge footfall of pilgrims. Not just this, a huge ceremony is also organized at the temple to celebrate the festival. In order to add an amazing sacred experience on a trip to Agra, Balkeshwar Mandir is one of the not-to-miss tourist places.

Location Address

Balkeshwar Ghat Wasan, Kailash Nagar, Rajwara, Kamla Nagar, Agra, Uttar Pradesh 282004, India.

Opening & Closing Timings

Being a popular sacred site in Agra, Balkeshwar Mandir remains accessible all days a week. Pilgrims can visit the place from Sunday to Saturday at any time between morning and evening.

Nearby Tourist Places

There are a number of tourist places that are also visited by tourists after performing a pilgrimage tour of Balkeshwar Mandir. The tourist attractions located in the near proximity to the temple are:

  • Akbar's Tomb
  • Sheesh Mahal
  • Jama Masjid
  • Agra Fort
  • Sheesh Mahal
  • Jahangir Mahal
  • Taj Mahal
  • Diwan-i-Khas
  • Chini Ka Rauza
  • Musamman Burj
  • Dayal Bagh Temple
  • St. George's Cathedral
  • Gurudwara Guru Ka Taal
  • Shri Mankameshwar Temple
  • Tomb of Mariam Zamani

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