Halesi Mahadev Temple

Haleshi Mahadev
Halesi Mahadev Temple
Halesi Mahadev Temple in Nepal
Geography
Coordinates 27°11′24″N 86°37′21″E / 27.19006°N 86.622391°E / 27.19006; 86.622391Coordinates: 27°11′24″N 86°37′21″E / 27.19006°N 86.622391°E / 27.19006; 86.622391
Country Nepal
State Province 1
District Khotang
Location Mahadevasthan
Culture
Sanctum Mahadev

Haleshi Mahadev is a very popular temple known as The Pashupatinath of eastern Nepal. It's situated in the Khotang district, 3,100 ft. – 4,734 ft. above sea level. It is 185 km southwest of Mount Everest and a venerated site of Hindu and Buddhist pilgrimage.

Legend

Lord Haleshi Madev is a sacred temple situated in Khotang District of Nepal. It is believed that this cave has been used by Lord Shiva to hide from the demon Bhasmasur for 6000 years. The location of this cave is between the holy rivers of Dudh Koshi and Sun Kosi. During Bhasmasur, Rama Navami[1] and Ganesh Chaturthi fairs and festivities are held in the region. Hindu people of India also visit here after climbing many hills. This place is usually cold and rainy. Nowadays it is also accessible by bikes. Many people come here in the month of Shrawan to pray Haleshi Mahadev from Ladania, Jayanagar etc.

Mahadev Cave

This cave is 67 feet below the surface of the land, and is both a revered religious place and a tourist destination. Its entrance is shaped as a half moon and faces towards the east. It has a round shape, with a diameter of 193 feet, with a separate cave lying beneath. The floor is 223 feet in circumference.[2]


Further reading

  • Buffetrille, Katia (1994). The Halase-Maratika Caves (Eastern Nepal): A sacred place claimed by both Hindus and Buddhists. Pondy Papers in Social Sciences. 16. Pondicherry: Institut Français de Pondicherry.

See also

References

  1. ↑ "Devotees throng Halesi on Ram Nawami". Republica. Archived from the original on 4 March 2016. Retrieved 8 April 2014.
  2. ↑ "Halesi Tour".


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