Lodheshwar Mahadev Mandir

Lodheshwar Mahadev Mandir
Location within Uttar Pradesh, India
Geography
Coordinates 27°05′44″N 81°29′05″E / 27.09556°N 81.48472°E / 27.09556; 81.48472Coordinates: 27°05′44″N 81°29′05″E / 27.09556°N 81.48472°E / 27.09556; 81.48472
Country India
State Uttar Pradesh
District Barabanki
Locale Ramnagar
Culture
Sanctum (Shiva)
Major festivals Maha Shivaratri
Architecture
Architecture Hindu temple architecture

Lodheshwar Mahadev Mandir is a temple of Lord Shiva. The deity of Shivling worshiped in this temple is one of the rarest of the 52 Shivlings found on the Shakti Pithas across India. This ancient temple has been mentioned several times in Mahabharat. Its importance has been mentioned in many Hindu scriptures and holy books. This shakti peetha is considered to be one of the most sacred places on earth.

Location

It is a Shiva temple which is situated at village Mahadeva in tehsil Ram Nagar of district Barabanki on the banks of Ghaghra.[1]

Holy Pond at Lodheshwar Mahadeva (Barabanki)

History

There are several instances in Mahabharata where this ancient temple is referred to. Pandav after the Mahabharata had performed the Mahayagya at this place, a well exists even today by the name Pandav-Kup. It is said that the water of the well is having spiritual qualities and those who drink this water get cured of a number of ailments.

Fair

There are two fairs held at Mahadeva:

  • Fair in the Month of March–April : During this fair, held on the occasion of Mahashivratri at Mahadeva millions of devotees throng the place.[2]
  • Local Fair : This fair is held in November–December. This is fair for local peoples. A large number of cattles are sold / bought in this fair.

Procession

Walking pilgrims with Kanwar of district Kanpur, Banda, Jalaun and Hamirpur worship with Ganges water of Lord Shiva at Lodheshwar Mahadeva[3]

References

  1. ↑ http://barabanki.nic.in/places.htm
  2. ↑ "Shiv Ratri puja: Two killed in stampede at Shiva temple in Barabanki". Indian Express. Mar 10, 2013. Retrieved March 19, 2013.
  3. ↑ http://www.jagran.com/uttar-pradesh/barabanki-12068073.html
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