Shri Indra Madaneshwar Mahadev Temple in Ashokdham is a revered Lord Shiva temple in Lakhisarai district in Bihar. Shringi Rishi ashram temple, where Lord Rama worshipped this Shivlinga. Lord Krishna’s ancestors are said to have prayed here. The Chinese pilgrim… Continue Reading
Twelve identical Shiva temples are established at the Dakshineswar Kali Temple in Kolkata, West Bengal. These twelve temples on the banks of the River Hooghly. Each temple has a Shiva linga made of black stone. Each of the twelve temples… Continue Reading
Sri Nageshwar Mahadeo Mandir is in Nayaganj, Kanpur, Uttar Pradesh. Courtesy: Rotarian Shashi Kant Sharma, Kanpur. Member of Rotary Club Brahmavarta Kanpur · Rotary District 3110. Owner, Aquafresh RO Systems.
Tripuri Poornima is also called Tripurari Poornima, Kartika Poornima, Kartika purnima, Deva-Diwali or Deva-Deepawali (the Diwali of the Gods) The rakshasa Tripurasura had conquered the whole world after defeating the Gods. He also created three cities of iron, silver and… Continue Reading
Masilamaniswara Temple, Thirumullaivoyal, Tiruvallur District, Tamil Nadu has a unique Mercury Siva Lingam. Mercury Siva Lingam is also called Rasa Lingam or Parad Lingam. Masilamaniswara Temple is also mentioned in the hymns of Thevaram, and is a Paadal Petra Sthalam.… Continue Reading
In Sanskrit, Mercury is called Parad. Mercury is a liquid metal. < p style=”text-align: justify;”>According to Siddha alchemy, Mercury is the representation of male (Shiva) form and the chemical element sulfur associated in the solidification process considered as the representation… Continue Reading
Paradeshwar Mahadev is located at the Harihar Ashram in Kankhal near Haridwar. The temple is unique. The Shivling at this temple is a Mahalinga, made from 151 kg of pure Mercury. In Sanskrit, Mercury is called as Parad. The ashram… Continue Reading
Bhrukutesvar Siva Temple is a 13th century Shiva mandir located in Yamesvara Patna, Old Town, Bhubaneswar, Odisha. Bhubaneswar, the city of Temples, means Lord Shiva (Eeswar) of the Three Worlds (TriBhuban). The city was the ancient capital of the Kalinga… Continue Reading
Parasurameswara Temple in Gudimallam near Tirupati. The temple is an ancient one, and has been worshipped without a break for 2300 years. The main Garbagraha is at a lower level compared to the Mukhamantapa and Antarala. The Siva Linga is… Continue Reading
Amritaghateswarar Abhirami Temple அமிர்தகடேஸ்வரர் – அபிராமி கோயில் is located in Thirukkadaiyur, Tamil Nadu. It is one of the 275 Paadal Petra Sthalams. This temple is supposed to give longevity to devotees. Lord Siva is worshipped here as Kalantaka (Destroyer of… Continue Reading
