Kalpeshwar Mahadev
Last Updated on Saturday, 12 February 2011 04:19
The Kalpeshwar Mahadev is one of the Panch Kedars (Five kedars) in the Garhwal Himalayas and is a highly revered temple. The origin of this place of worship is linked with the story of the Pandavas and Lord Shiva. Here, the matted hair or Jata of lord Shiva are the object of worship and because of this, Lord Shiva, is also called Jatadhari (possessing great locks of hair) and Jateshwar.
Madhyamaheshwar
Last Updated on Saturday, 12 February 2011 04:22
The temple at Madhyamaheshwar is dedicated Lord Shiva and the Nabhi (Belly) of the god is the object of worship here. The temple is a grand structure of North Indian architecture and holds the navel shaped Shivaling, primarily worshipped here. The temple also has two other shrines, one belonging to Parvati, lord Shiva’s consort and Ardhnareshwar, the half man-half woman form depicting the union of Shiva and Parvati.
Mahasu Devta Temple
Saturday, 16 October 2010 18:25 Last Updated on Saturday, 12 February 2011 04:30
The Mahasu Temple is highly revered among the people of the Hanol village as well as the surrounding villages. This ancient temple is supposedly built in 9th Century AD by the people of the Village in honour of Mahasu Devata. The temple is built in Huna architectural style. The temple has, however, undergone many changes over time and has a mixed architecture now.
Maya Devi Temple
Last Updated on Saturday, 12 February 2011 04:48
Maya Devi Temple is one of the three most ancient temples of the holy city of Haridwar along with Narayana Shila Temple and Bhairav Temple. Maya Devi, the presiding deity of the temple holds such great importance in the place that Haridwar was called Mayapuri in the past. Goddess Maya Devi is an incarnation of Shakti.
Moteshwar Mahadev Temple
Last Updated on Saturday, 12 February 2011 04:51
The main deity worshipped in the temple is Bhimashankar Mahadev, while other deities worshipped here include Parvati (Lord Shiva’s consort), Kartikeya and Ganesha (Shiva’s Sons), Hanuman, Kali (Goddess Shakti’s ferocious form) and Bhairav (Lord Shiva’s fierce manifestation).
Neelkanth Mahadev Temple
Last Updated on Saturday, 12 February 2011 03:58
Located at a distance of 20 Kilometres from Rishikesh, Neelkanth Mahadev is a highly revered temple, visited by a great many worshippers each year. The temple is devoted to Lord Shiva in his Neel Kanth (Blue throated) form.
The temple is situated adjacent to the Nar-Narayan mountain ranges in a dense forest and is approachable only through a trek covering 12 kilometres of distance from Swarg Ashram.
The temple is situated adjacent to the Nar-Narayan mountain ranges in a dense forest and is approachable only through a trek covering 12 kilometres of distance from Swarg Ashram.
Panch Kedar
Saturday, 16 October 2010 18:15 Last Updated on Saturday, 12 February 2011 04:58
The Panch Kedar holds great importance in Uttarakhand as well as the Northern India, especially for the Saivites. The most important of the five places is Kedarnath, being part of the Chardham of Himalayas and the 12 Jyotirlinga of the country.
All the five places are accessible only through trekking (except Kedarnath which can also be reached through helicopter). The circuit of the Panch Kedar forms a very famous trekking route in the Himalayas which is equally famous amongst pilgrims as well as adventure lovers.
Rudranath Temple
Last Updated on Saturday, 12 February 2011 05:01
The Rudranath temple is situated amongst the beautiful rhododendron forests and flower laden pastures, giving it a divine beauty. The temple is a natural rock temple made in a cave. Here, according to the legends, the face of Shiva appeared which is worshipped as Neelkanth Mahadev. Further adding to its beauty, the temple is surrounded by a number of Kunds (water tanks), including the Surya Kund, Chandra Kund, Tara Kund, Manas Kund etc.
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