Lal Keshwar Shiv Temple

Lal Keshwar Shiv Mandir
Location in Bihar
Geography
Coordinates 25°42′N 85°12′E / 25.700°N 85.200°E / 25.700; 85.200Coordinates: 25°42′N 85°12′E / 25.700°N 85.200°E / 25.700; 85.200
Country India
State Bihar
District Vaishali
Location Bagmusha, Hajipur
Culture
Sanctum Lord Shiva
Architecture
Architecture Indian
History
Date built 5 Aug 2015

The Lal Keshwar Shiv Mandir is a Hindu Temple in the city of Hajipur, Bihar, India. Dedicated to Lord Shiva, it is located at Bagmusha(Hajipur), Vaishali As per local folklore, it is said to have been in existence since ancient period and Lord Shiva is believed to be in the form of Lingam here. Apart from anthropomorphic images of Shiva, the worship of Shiva in the form of a lingam, or linga, is also important. The worship of the Shiva-Linga originated from the famous hymn in the Atharva-Veda Samhitâ sung in praise of the Yupa-Stambha, the sacrificial post.

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