Ankuri Mahadev
| Ankuri Mahadev अंकुरी महादेव मन्दिर | |
|---|---|
| Religion | |
| Affiliation | Hinduism |
| Location | |
| Location | Mahadeva |
| Country | Nepal |
Ankuri Mahadev is a Hindu temple located in Mahadeva in the Saptari District of Nepal.[1] The main temple contains a Shiva Linga, along with statues of Goddess Parvati and God Hanuman in other temples. The Shiva Linga has a fist-sized dent on the top. It is said that this place was a crematorium long ago and was isolated. Some cowherds from nearby villages used to go there. They attempted to bring the Shiva Linga to their homes several times, but it would mysteriously return to its original place. It is also said that whoever tried to take the Shiva Linga home would suffer misfortune, with a family member becoming ill or even passing away. Later, the master of the cowherds heard about this and built a temple for the Shiva Linga on the same spot.
It is a well-known pilgrimage site for Lord Shiva devotees, and every year, large fairs are held during festivals like Shivaratri and Anant Chaturdashi. It is also a holy place to perform sacred yajnas.[2]
References
[edit]- ^ "अंकुरी महादेव मन्दिरमा नन्दि महराज स्थापनाको शिलान्यास कार्यक्रम | महादेवा गाउँपालिका". Retrieved 9 February 2024.
- ^ User:meetquant, English: Ankuri Mahadev Temple at Mahadeva, Saptari, Nepal., retrieved 5 November 2024
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