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The Mahakal Temple or Mahakal Mandir Nepali: महाकाल मन्दिर. Translation: The master of Kaal [time]) is a sacred Hindu temple located in Darjeeling in the state of West Bengal, India dedicated to the Hindu god Lord Shiva, the third god in the Hindu triumvirate. The Temple was built in 1782 by Lama Dorjey Rinzing and is perched atop the Observatory Hill in Darjeeling and is an amalgamation of Hindu and Buddhist religions. It is a unique religious site where both religions coexist harmoniously
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How to Reach:
Mahakal Temple is located behind the Chowrasta and encircled by the Mall Road on the ridge of Darjeelingtown. The approach is a uphill narrow road about 100 yards from the Mall and is accessible by foot only.
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Chauk Bazaar, Darjeeling, West Bengal 734101