Kirateshwar Mahadev Temple, Legship, West Sikkim

Kirateshwar Mahadev Temple is a Hindu temple which is located in Legship, West Sikkim, India along the banks of River Rangeet.

Legends

According to a popular legend, pleased with Arjuna's hard penance and devotion, Lord Shiva appeared before him in the very spot where the temple lies as a Kirat or hunter and blessed him with success in the Mahabharat War.

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Tapkeswar Mahadev temple

The Tapkeshwar temple is situated in the Garhi Cantonment area around 6.5 kms from the Dehradun city. Tapkeshwar is a heavenly place along a seasonal rivulet in the dense forest valley where a large number of devotees throng mainly during the Shivratri. Tapkeswar Mahadev temple is the auspicious place where the guru Drona of Pandavas and Kauravas, meditated to gain further knowledge. The water or moisture collects from the hills and trees and flows down as droplets onto the shivling, hence the name (Tapkeshwar). Thousands and thousands of people flock to this place to see the special marriage ceremony of Shiva and Parvati.

Tapkeshwar Temple Dehradun

The main Entrance of the Tapkeswar Shiv Temple in Dehradun with shops all around from where you can take parshaad. The stairs take you down to the main mandir entrance gate.

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यह मंदिर देहरादून जिला देहरादून सिटी बस स्टेंड से 5.5 कि.मी. की दूरी पर गढ़ी कैंट क्षेत्र में एक छोटी नदी के किनारे बना है। सड़क मार्ग द्वारा यहां आसानी से पहुंचा जा सकता है। यहाँ एक गुफा में स्थित शिवलिंग पर एक चट्टान से पानी की बूंदे टपकती रहती हैं। इसी कारण इसका नाम टपकेश्वर पड़ा है। शिवरात्रि के पर्व पर आयोजित मेले में लोग बड़ी संख्या में यहां एकत्र होते हैं और यहां स्थित शिव मूर्ति पर श्रद्धा-सुमन अर्पित करते हैं।

पता।

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दिशा ।

यह क्लॉक टॉवर से 7.5 किलोमीटर की दूरी पर गढ़ी केंट में स्थित है। नक्शा देखै।

आरती/प्रार्थना/का समय।

07:00 सुबह और 07:00 शाम।

बंद रहता है।

सभी दिन खुला रहता है।।

देवता, जिनकी पूजा होती है।

भगवान शिव।

पारंपरिक/ ऐतिहासिक महत्व।

यह शिव का यह मंदिर पूजा करने की प्राचीन जगह है। यह तपेश्वर कहा जाता है क्योंकि पत्थर से निकलने वाली बूंदें इसी मंदिर के शिवलिंग पर गिरता है।।

अन्य विशेषतायें/विशेष रुचि।

यहां के एक मेले का आयोजन किया जाता है जहां बड़ी संख्या में सभी तरह के लोग हिस्सा लेते हैं।

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Daksheswara Mahadev Temple, Haridwar

Daksheswara Mahadev temple, Kankhal

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संसार को माया का सबसे बड़ा अड्डा कहा जाता है। कहते हैं कि जो माया की भूल-भुलैया में एक बार फंस जाता है वह दोबारा इससे बाहर नहीं निकल पाता। पर जैसे-जैसे उसका अंतिम समय आता है, इस मायाजाल से बाहर निकलना चाहता है। फिर शुरू होता है सिलसिला भटकाव का। पर एक स्थान ऐसा भी है जहां माया का प्रभाव नहीं चल पाता। वह स्थान है- दक्षेश्वर महादेव मंदिर। कथा- ब्रह्मा के पुत्र प्रजापति दक्ष की पुत्री सती से भगवान शिव का विवाह हुआ। कुछ समय बाद दक्ष को पूरे ब्रह्माण्ड का अधिपति बना दिया गया। इससे दक्ष में अभिमान आ गया। कुछ समय बाद दक्ष ने एक भव्य यज्ञ का आयोजन किया। उसमें सभी देवी-देवताओं को बुलाया गया पर अभिमानी दक्ष ने शिव को उस यज्ञ से बहिष्कृत कर दिया। किसी तरह सती को यह पता चला तो उन्होंने शिव से उस यज्ञ में जाने की अनुमति मांगी। पहले तो शिव ने उन्हें समझाया पर जब वे नहीं मानीं तो उन्होंने सती को वहां जाने की अनुमति दे दी। सती अपने पिता के घर पहुंची तो दक्ष ने उनसे आंखें फेर लीं। सती यज्ञ में शिव का भाग न देखकर रूष्ट हो गईं और सभी को बुरा-भला कहने लगीं। यह सुनकर दक्ष ने भी शिव निंदा प्रारम्भ कर दी।यह सुनकर सती को बड़ा दुख हुआ और उन्होंने योगाग्रि से अपने शरीर को भस्म कर दिया। यह देखकर शिव के गणों ने दक्ष यज्ञ पर हमला कर दिया और वीरभद्र ने दक्ष का सिर काट कर उसे यज्ञ कु ण्ड में फेंक दिया। यह देखकर देवताओं में हडकंप मच गया और उन्होंने शिव स्तुति प्रारम्भ कर दी। उनकी स्तुति उन्होंने सभी को जीवनदान दे दिया और दक्ष के शरीर पर बकरे का सिर लगाकर उसे भी जीवित कर दिया। बाद में शिव की अनुमति से दक्ष ने अपना यज्ञ पूरा किया। बाद में शिव ने कहा कि यह सब माया के कारण हुआ था इसलिए इस क्षेत्र का नाम मायाक्षेत्र होगा और इस क्षेत्र के दर्शन मात्र से ही जन्म-जन्मांतर के पापों से मुक्ति मिल जाएगी। इस क्षेत्र का प्रभाव ही ऐसा है कि जो भी यहां आता है वह अपने आप को ईश्वर के अधिक निकट पाता है। कैसे पहुचें- दक्षेश्वर महादेव का मंदिर हरिद्वार में है। हरिद्वार भारत का प्रमुख धार्मिक शहर है। यहां पहुचने के लिए दिल्ली से आसानी से पहुंचा जा सकता है।

Daksheswara Mahadev or Daksha Mahadev temple is a Hindu temple dedicated to Lord Shiva, located in the town of Kankhal, about 4 km from Haridwar in the Haridwar district of Uttarakhand, India. Named after King Daksha Prajapati, the father of Sati or Dakshayani, Lord Shiva 's first wife. Daksha is one of the fourteen Prajapatis, creator deities, presiding over procreation, and protector of life, in Hindu mythology.

The present temple was built by Queen Dhankaur in 1810 AD and rebuilt in 1962, and is a place of pilgrimage for Shaivaite devotees on Maha Shivaratri.

The legend of Daksha

Shiva carrying the corpse of his consort Dakshayani (Sati)

The mythological story as mentioned in the Mahabharata and other sacred texts of Hinduism, details the episode when King Daksha Prajapati, the father of Sati, Lord Shiva 's first wife, performed Yagna at this place, he did not invite his son-in-law Lord Shiva, thus Sati felt insulted. Nevertheless she arrived, when she found her husband being spurned by her father, she burnt herself in the yagya kunda itself. Shiva burned with anger, sent the terrible demi-god Vīrabhadra, Bhadrakali and also his ganas.

On the direction of Shiva, Virabhadra appeared with Shiva's ganas in the midst of Daksha's assembly like a storm wind and waged a fierce war on the gods and mortals present culminating in the beheading of Daksha, and later being bestow the head of a goat, at the behest of Brahma and other gods. Much of the details of the famous Ashvamedha Yagna (Horse Sacrifice) of Daksha are available in the Vayu Purana

Other structures

Standing next to the main temple is the Das Mahavidya temple, dedicated to the Mahavidyas, a venue for devotees of Devi to congregate for special pujas, during the Navratri celebrations. Also within the complex, there is a temple dedicated to Ganga. Next to the temple is the Daksha Ghat on the Ganges and close by is the Nileshwar Mahadev Temple.

Das Mahavidya temple, within Daksha temple complex, Kankhal, Haridwar

Ganga Maa temple within Daksheshwar Mahadev temple, Kankhal

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Agasteshwar Mahadev Temple, near Rudraprayag

Augustmuni is in the Rudraprayag district of Uttarakhand in India. It is situated on the Mandakini river and is 18 km. from Rudraprayag.

        

 
Situated at a height of 1,000m, the town is known as the place where Rishi Agastya meditated for several years. Tourists visiting the town can see Agasteshwar Mahadev Temple dedicated to the Rishi. Moreover, tourists also can see the carvings of Gods and Goddesses on the stones as the temple is also known for its architecture. Every year on the celebration of Baisakhi, a large fair is organised and devotees take part in large number to pay devotion to God.  

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Moteshwar Mahadev

Moteshwar Mahadev
Location in Uttarakhand
Coordinates:	29°07′12″N 78°34′12″E
Name
Proper name:	Shree Moteshwar (Bheemashankar) Mahadev
Location
Country:	India
State:	Uttarakhand
District:	Udham Singh Nagar
Locale:	Kashipur
Architecture and culture
Primary deity:	Bhimashankar (Shiva)
Important festivals:	Maha Shivaratri

Kashipur (Govishn) is a historic place in Nainital Distt (Now U.S. Nagar) and around 1 km from this place is a place known as ujjanak. This is the place where Lord Shiva is situated in his full face as a Jyotirlingam known as Bheem Shankar. This is the Bheem Shankar Jyotirlingam.

Shree Moteshwar Mahadev also known as Shree Bheem Shankar Mahadev is an abobe of Lord Shiva in Kashipur, this place was known as the Dakini State in ancient days 

Pooja details

Timings: 6:00 AM to 12:00 Noon & 4:00 PM to 8:00 PM

Deity

Primary Deity : Shiva

Other Deity : Parvati, Kartikeya, Ganesha Hanuman, Kali, Bhairo

Fairs

Maha Shivratri Fair

Chaiti Mela

Shrawan Mela

How to Reach

Shree Moteshwar (Bheema Shankar) Mahadev is located in Ujjanak area of Kashipur which is around 3 km from the Kashipur Bus Station, Kashipur is well conncted via the Road with all major cities of North India, and is also linked to Delhi, Lucknow, Moradabad, Ramnagar & Varanasi via Train.

Nearest airport is at Pantnagar which is about 72 km from Kashipur.

Kashipur

Kashipur was known as Govishan or Govisana, during the time of Harsha (606–647 AD), when Xuanzang (631–641 AD) visited this region. The ruins of the large settlement of those days are still to be seen near the city.

Kashipur is named after Kashinath Adhikari, the founder of the township and Governor of the pargana, one of the officers of the Chand Kings of Kumaon in the 16-17 century.

Poet Gumani has written a poem on this town. Girital and Drona sagar are well known spots and are associated with the story of the Pandavas. The Chaiti mela is the best known fair of Kashipur. Today Kashipur is an important industrial township. In autumn (after monsoon) one can see the snowclad peaks of Trishul and its surroundings.

History

According to the Shiv Puran Bhima Shankar Jyotirlingam is situated in Kamroop but after seeing various historic and spiritual books this place is called as the place of Bheem Shankar Jyotirlingam reason for this is after looking to many of the spiritual books we come to know that this place was known as Kamroop. In past in Mahabharata time this place was also known as Dakini. and this was the reason why Adi Shankaracharaya has illustrated this place by saying "Dakiniyam Bhimashankaram".Its existence is also described by Kalidas in his "Raghuvansh". Hence we have to believe that this is the Kamroop Desh.

Why was this place known as Dakini ?

The reason for this is the forests which has gone from Saharanpur to Nepal consisted a Hidimba named devil which took birth in Dakini Yoni and got married with the Victorious PandavaBhushan BheemSen.In Fact she was a Dakini but as she lived in a devil posture she was called a Devil.

The Lingam of this temple is very large and touching the whole Ling with two human hands is impossible. This kind of Lingam is not present in any other part of the country. It is also believed that this Ling rises and till now it has reached Second Floor after seeing many facts we can say this temple was built around 302 AD. This temple also include a BharavNath temple and a Kund known as ShivGanga Kund and in front of this kund is river Kosi. West to this temple is a temple of Maa Jagdamba Bhagwati Balsundari and every year in month of chaitra a huge fair is organized here. A place known as kila which describes the historic nes of this temple. This is the kila where Guru Dronacharya gave teaching to Kaurava and Pandava Guru dronacharya motivated Bheemsen to reconstruct this temple which later was known as Bheem Shankar. Shravan Kumar also rested here West to this kila is Dronasagar which was also built by pandavas for their guru Dronacharya. The lingam of this temple is too fat so people here named it as "Moteshwar Mahadev".

Shree Moteshwar (Bheema Shankar) Mahadev is regarded as one of the 12 Jyotirlinga of Lord Shiva, information about this temple is also referred in Mahabharat

Shiv Manokamna Kund is just adjacent to the Temple. There is a Bhimashankar Temple near Pune in Maharastra, which was also referred to as Daakini country and considered as one of the Jyotirlinga. Bhimshankar temple near Guwahati, Assam is the jyotirlinga according to Sivapuran. According to "LINGA PURAN", Bhimasankar temple in Bhimpur near Gunupur of Rayagada Dist in South Orissa is also debated as one of the Jyotirling, which is situated at the western part of the holy Mahendragiri mountains and at the river.

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Akhileshwar Mahadev Temple, Allahabad

This is a very beautiful Shivji temple in Allahabad

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Akhileshver Mahadev,

Stanley Road, Allahabad, Uttar Pradesh

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Balkeshwar Mahadev Mandir, Agra

This is one of the ancient temple of Shiva in Agra

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Agra is the famous city not only in India but also all over world, for the wonder of the world the Taj Mahal. Agra contains two other UNESCO World Heritage sites first is Fatehpur Sikri and second Agra fort. Every day many foreign and domestic people come to see Taj Mahal. Any body can not see Taj Mahal on Moday because only this day close for public. Agra located in Uttar Parades state; this is 200KM. far in south direction from Delhi and distance from Jaipur city 235KM. in east direction. Agra a part of Indian golden triangle tour destination, other two are Delhi and Jaipur. 
 
Major festivals & events of Agra are Bateshwar fair, Ram barat, Taj Mahotsav , Kailash fair, Sheetla fair and Urs (fatehpur sikri). Agra's famous Parks and gardens are Alasi(lazy) bagh, Grape garden (anguri bagh), Ram bagh, Dayalbagh, Mehtab bagh and Taj Mahal gardens. Popular Temples in Agra are Balkeshwar temple, Kailash temple, Mankameshwar temple, Prithvinath temple, Rajeshwar temple, Shyam ji maharaj temple, Mahakal and mahakali temple and Rawli maharaj temple. For entertainment & recreation Agra has many tourist destination as bird watching, cinemas, theaters, golf and Taj Mahal and fatehpur sikri etc. here available many big shopping markets and shopping malls; you can see Taj Mahal in the Moon night so you go to visit on full The Moon time. Agra located on hot climate area; it's Nov. to Feb average Min. temperature 8C and Max. 22C and April to Oct. average Min. temperature 22C and Max. can go on 43C. Agra fifty percent economy depends on tourist; Agra is also an education hub of Uttar Pradesh states after Allahabad city. Agra's University and colleges are Agra University, Dayalbagh Educational Institute, Central Institute of Hindi, Institute of Engineering & Technology Khandari, Sarojini Naidu Medical College, St. John's College, Anand Engineering College andB.M.A.S Engineering College. Agra tourist information centre are available on airport and railway junction.

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Avimukteshwar Mahadev, Varanasi

Temple housing Avi Mukteshwar

Varanasi or Kashi is known as Avi Mukta Kshetra and a person who dies here attains Moksha and has no rebirth.  There has been  a lot of discussions and doubts raised in various places whether Avimukteshwar temple is the main temple or the Vishwanath Temple.  In ancient texts and granths Avimukteshwar temple has been given importance.

It is stated in ancient texts that a person having the darshan of Avimuktheshwar Ling is relieved of all his Paap Karmas of several generations and has no rebirth.  It is also believed that Bhagvan Vishwanath performs pooja of Avimukteshwar every day.   Avimuktheshwar ling finds mention in Ling Puran, Kashi Khand, as also in Brahma Vaivart Puran.

According to historical evidences, there wasa magnificent temple of Avimukteshwar Ling and in this premises Vishweshwar Ling was also present.  Devotees had darshan of both lingas in the same premises.  But there was a bout of destructions during Mughal period and the Avimukthshwar Ling may not be in the same place as envisaged in Kashi Khand.

Location of the temple

Presently Avimukteshwar Ling is situated in the same premises of Vishwanath Temple viz. Ck-35/19, Chowk, Varanasi. Regarding directions to reach this temple, devotees may kindly refer to  Visweshwar temple.

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