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Today, Maha Shivaratri marks the Hindu festival, it is time for spiritual awakening because devotees have inspected Lord Shiva’s cosmic dance and their marriage to Goddess Parvati. Planning a pilgrim soon? Here is a list of Shiva temples, which you can pay obedience:
Kirupapureeswarar Temple, Tamil Nadu
The 2,000 -year -old temple in Thiruvannannolore is also known as Thiru Arul Thorai (location of blessings). It is believed that Lord Shiva appeared as an old man to test a devotee, Sundar during his marriage. The old man claimed that Sundar was to serve him, preparing an ancient document as proof. The truth came to light when the Shiva disappeared in the sanctum sanctorum, leaving his shoes behind as a sign. The panchayat pavilion, where the debate took place, still stands up, and a column where Shiva bends, remains hot for touch. Visitors can also make a small journey to the historic city of Villupuram (18.7 km) or Puducherry (63 km). The nearest railway station, Villupuram Junction, is 33 minutes away.
Stambheshwar Mahadev Temple, Gujarat
Located in Jambusar, this temple is also known as a missing temple (lost temple) and ‘missing’ at least twice a day. It is believed that the gods led by Lord Kartikeya established Stambeshwar Mahadev Linga after finishing the demon Tarkasura. Tarkasura was a devotee of Lord Shiva, who established a gender on the site of execution of the demon as a gesture of execution. The temple is located at the meter from the sea shore, and submerges during high tide, emerges again, when the water leaves behind, only the top of the structure remains above the water. The nearest station, Vadodara Junction, is 73 km away.
Triyuginarayan Temple, Uttarakhand
It is considered to be the place of marriage of Lord Shiva and Goddess Parvati. Triyaginarayan is taken from Triyagi (three ages) and Narayan, (a name for Lord Vishnu) and a holy fire has been placed in front of the temple since marriage, symbolizing the eternal bond of marriage. Thought that it was restored by Adi Shankaracharya 1,200 years ago, it is surrounded by four sacred water bodies – Rudra Kund (Snan), Brahma Kund (Drink), Vishnu Kund (Shuddhi), and Saraswati Kund (ritual). Pilgrims can also visit Kedarnath or find out the breathtaking landscape of Auli and the spiritual retreat of Rishikesh. The nearest airport is Jolly Grant Airport, Dehradun (250 km), while the nearest railway station is Rishikesh railway station (215 km).
Kotilingeshwara Temple, Karnataka
Located in Kolar, the Kotillingeshwar Temple is the house of about ten million Shiva Lingam – stands the highest at 108 feet. Established in the late 20th century, its design is a mixture of traditional South Indian temple architecture and modern elements. Apart from this, there is a 36 -foot long statue of Lord Nandi in the premises, standing on a platform which is 60 feet long and 40 feet wide. Nearby attractions include 1,000-year-old Kolarma Temple (29 km), Anthragenge Caves (36 km). The temple is well connected, the temple is also about 100 km from Nandi Hills and Bengaluru.
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