Day: February 17, 2017

Vaidyanath Jyotirlinga temple, also known as Baba dham and Baidyanath dham is is located in Deoghar in the Santhal Parganas division of the state of Jharkhand, India and is one among the twelve Jyotirlingas, the most sacred abodes of Shiva. The temple complex consisting of 21 temples with Baba Vaidyanath temple as the main temple, where the Jyotirlinga is installed. Vaidyanath is also considered to be one of the 52 Shakti Pitha shrines of Sati.

As per hindu mythology, Ravana meditated upon Shiva, and requested him to come over to Sri Lanka, in order that his capital may become invincible. It is said that he attempted to lift Mount Kailash and take it with him to his capital; however Shiva crushed him with his finger, and Ravana prayed to him and sought his mercy, after which Shiva gave him one of the twelve Jyotirlingams with the condition that if it was placed on the ground it would take root immediately. Ravana carried the Jyotirlingam and began his trek back to his capital. Varuna the God of water, entered his belly, and caused him to feel the need to relieve himself. Vishnu then came down in the form of a lad and volunteered to hold the Jyotirlingam as he relieved himself. Before Ravana returned, Vishnu placed the Jyotirlingam on the ground, and it became rooted to the spot. A disappointed Ravana offered severe penances to Shiva here, and cut off nine of his heads.

Shiva revived him and joined the heads to the body, as if by the work of a Vaidya or a physician, hence this Jyotirlingam goes by the name Vaidyanath The temple is situated in a spacious courtyard bounded by stone walls. In the temple complex are twenty two other temples. The Baijnath or Vaidyanath temple faces east. The top of the Shiva Lingam is slightly broken, keeping with the legend that it chipped away when Ravana tried to uproot it. Near the temple is the Sivaganga lake. The Chandrakoopa well, near the main entrance is said to have been built and consecrated with water from several thirthams by Ravana.

Trimbakeshwar or Trambakeshwar is an ancient Hindu temple ocated in the town of Trimbak, 28 km from the city of Nashik GPS Reference 20.021944 N, 73.729935 E in the Nashik District of Maharashtra, India.

Trimbakeshwar temple is dedicated to Lord Shiva and is one of the twelve Jyotirlingas. The extraordinary feature of the Jyotirlinga located here is its three faces embodying Lord Brahma, Lord Vishnu and Lord Rudra. The linga has started to erode due to excessive use of water on it. As per people, this erosion symbolizes the eroding nature of human society. The Lingas are covered by a jeweled crown which is placed over the Gold Mask of Tridev (Brahma Vishnu Mahesh). The crown is said to be from the age of Pandavs and consists of diamonds, emeralds, and many other precious stones and is displayed every Monday from 4-5 pm.

The entire black stone temple is known for its appealing architecture and sculpture and is at the foothills of a mountain called Brahmagiri. It is located at the source of the Godavari River, the longest river in peninsular India. Three sources of the Godavari originate from the Brahmagiri mountain, which is considered sacred within Hinduism, and meets the sea near Rajahmudry. Kusavarta, a kund is considered the symbolic origin of the river Godavari, and revered by Hindus as a sacred bathing place.

Somenath temple is one of the oldest temple of india which is located about 70 from junagadh in Prabhas Kshetra near veraval in gujrat. It stands as a famous landmark in indian history. Somnath temple was invaded by different conquerors who came to India whereby some looted its wealth.

Some parts of temple were destroyed. Many legends are attached to the Somnath Temple regarding its origin and existence. Somnath temple is also known by various names like Deo Pattan, Prabhas Pattan, or Somnath Pattan. The Somnath Temple is home to one of the twelve ‘Jyotirlingas’, which is considered to be the most sacred lingas in the Hindu pantheon. The Somnath Temple is an ideal example of the ancient rich Indian temple architecture. History says that Somnath Temple was known as the treasure trove of wealth and goodies, that were looted away by Muslim rulers.

Somnath temple was popular even in the ancient times & revenues were collected from 10,000 villages to maintain the Somnath Temple. Somnath temple was very popular and the holy place was visited by the people from all parts of the country even in the ancient times. The Somnath Temple is known as the eternal shrine whose glory and fame are legendary. It is believed that Somraj, the moon god, built the Somnath Temple or the Somnath Pattan using gold. Further Ravana rebuild somnath temple in silver. Again Lord Krishna, the incarnation of Lord Vishnu built it in wood. Furthr, the temple was rebuild in stone in the 10th century by King Bhimdev Solanki.