Bhoodsidhhanath

Lord Bhoodsidhhanatha Temple
Lord Bhoodsidhhanatha
Location within Maharashtra
Geography
Coordinates 17°20′23″N 74°41′9″E / 17.33972°N 74.68583°E / 17.33972; 74.68583Coordinates: 17°20′23″N 74°41′9″E / 17.33972°N 74.68583°E / 17.33972; 74.68583
Country India
State Maharashtra
District Sangli district
Location Bhood
Culture
Sanctum Shiva
Major festivals Chaitra Krishna Astami, Dasara
Architecture
Architecture Mandir

For other uses related to Sidhhanath Temple, see: Sidhhanath Temple (disambiguation)

Bhoodsiddanath Mandir

Bhoodsidhhnatha is another name for the Hindu deity Siddhanath, who is believed to be incarnation of Shiva. Siddhanath is patron god of adjacent regions and one of among several regional protective (Kshetrapal) gods of Maharashtra. There is a temple dedicated to Bhoodsidhhnatha at the village of Bhood in Maharashtra., India.

Chaitra-Astami

An annual festival celebrating Bhoodsidhhanatha is held on Chaitra Krishna Ashtami, a three-day celebration of the deity's wedding ceremony. On the first day, a bullock cart race is organised near the temple. Second day is the most important day and on this day Sasankathi(Holy long wooden or metallic bar) and Diva(Holy lamp) are the main attractions. On the third day Kusumba(Type of Bhang) is serveed as Prasadam to Bhoodsidhhnatha.

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