Pashupatinath Mahadev Temple Mandsaur

Pashupati Nath Mandsaur-Post 9

         I reached Pashupatinath. No, no I am not talking about Pashupatinath Nepal. Whenever Pashupatinath comes it strikes as Pashupatinath Nepal, the famous temple of the world.

          It is said that no one attends in the temple  till the Pashupati Nepal called him. My Arji (application) is pending.

          My train moved for Mandsaur.

    Today, I am talking to another Pashupatinath temple that is in India. It is at  Mandsaur. It is situated at the bank of the Shivana river at Mandsaur.

       Million people worship Lord Shiva. He also worshiped as Shivling. Lord Ram also established a Shivling at Rameshwaram before fighting with Ravana. The Shivling is counting one of the famous twelve Jyotirlinga.

          My train is entering at Ratlam station. Vendors running here and there shouting tea...tea...tea...I also shouted tea..the other name of vendor., Tea is a must for change and tiredness. It will take about two hours to reach Mandsaur.

           And now, I reached my destination.

          The gold pitch Shikhar (top)of the temple looks from long distance.

How the Shivling found

         It is said a washer-man named Udaji saw a dream that Lord Shiva told him that you are washing clothes on my idol. Udaji wakes up and went to the Shivana River. when he minutely checked, it was really a Shivling. He told the matter to the villagers. It was a very big Shivling. The Shivling established on 27 November 1961 in the temple near the Shivna river.

      The Shivling was like the Shivling as Pashupsyi Nath Nepal. So the name kept Pashupatinath Mahadev temple. There is four-door in four directions in the temple,  but the entrance allowed in the west direction.

        The Shivling was found in Shivna river. It is felt that the Shivling kept in the river to escape from the Mughal emperor who was against idol worship. They destroyed so many temples and idols.

       The Astmukhi (eight faces) Shivling is unique. The four faces are upper side and rest four are at the lower side. The eight faces are accordingly eight Shiva tatva.

       

                                                                      

     

     

       

         Sharva, Agra,  Ishan,  Asani Bhavam,  Rudra,  Pashupati and  Mahadev

          The four faces of the upper side completely prepared while the faces of the lower side were under construction. All the faces have opened an eye and a third eye on the forehead. The Shivling is beautiful and auspicious.

        The difference between Pashupatinath Mandsaur and Pashupati Nepal is that the Shivling of Nepal has four faces while Pashupatinath Mandsaur has eight faces.

Festival and function

          A mela (fair) organized on the day of incarnation. Thousand of devotees attend the celebration.

         Maha Shivratri is the main attraction of the temple which is celebrated during the month of Feb. each year. A large number of devotees come here for the blessing of Lord Shiva.

          Kartik Ekadashi also celebrated as Magh Mela(fair). If you want to become a part of the culture of India, you must attend this celebration.

Shivna River

          The river is closed to the temple. During the month of Savan (rainy season August month), the quantity of water increased and the temple covered with water. It is said that Shivna river performed her Shivling puja by this Jalabhishek (drown Shivling by water ).

Nalcha Mata Temple

         The temple belongs to goddess Durga. It is near about 3 Km from Pashupatinath.

Shree Khade Balaji Temple

          The ancient temple dedicated to Lord Hanumanji.

Gandhi Sagar Dam

         Gandhi Sagar Dam built on the Chambal river is around 111 Km from Mandsaur. The construction of 204 feet high Dam completed in 1960. The storage capacity of the Dam is 7.322 billion cubic meters. Water always attracted tourists. Compelling and eye-catching place.

How to reach Mandsaur

       Mandsaur is well connected with rail and road network with other cities. The business city of Indore is. 226 Km and the capital of MP, Bhopal is 347 Km.

        The easiest way by train is Ratlam to Mandsaur which is only 84 Km and so many trains between Ratlam and Mandsaur are available.

         Nearest airport Dabok Udaipur is 145 Km and Indore airport is  209 Km. Trains, buses, and taxi are available for Mandsaur.

Where to stay

        All kind of hotel is available here. Hotel Dev Residency, hotel Maruti and hotel Sanghvi are famous for well maintenance and facilities. On the other hand budget hotels also available.

       Sravan month is the best period for visiting Pashupatinath Mandsaur. So make your travel trip to Mandsaur. A cool and peaceful place where Shivana river doing Jalabhishek of Lord Shiva.The blessing of Lord Shiva everywhere.

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