Pataleshwar Mahadev Temple, Nahan, Sirmaur, Himachal Pradesh, India
Location
Location
The temple is located in the
village Patalian near Panwata Sahib in Himachal Pradesh. It is 5 km away from
Panwata Sahib on Nahan-Yamuna Nagar road, and vehicle can reach up to the temple
campus. Dense forests and Eco - friendly atmosphere brings supernatural peace among the visitors.
( Shivlingam ) |
In the Hindu month of Shravan, akhand path of Shiva purana and japa of Maha Mrityunjaya
is arranged. After finishing the celebration a fair and bhandara is organized on
a large scale in which large number of people gather and enjoy.
It is a Swayanbhu Shivlinga(self
created) and believed that it came out from the earth without any efforts. It
is believed that that in ancient time a lion roared daily near the temple in
the morning and evening. There is also a beautiful statue of Nandi and snake
god which is installed in front of the temple. Many saints came here time to
time and meditate here.
History of the Temple
During the exile period of Pandavas,
the brother Arjuna meditated hard for lord Shiva. Being pleased, lord Shiva
appeared himself before Arjuna and told him for boon. Arjuna prayed lord Shiva
to retain himself at this place in the form of Shiva linga for public welfare.
Lord Shiva accepted his prayer and told him that one who worships him and pours
water on the Shivling will be blessed and fulfilled with all his wishes.
The place where lord Shiva
standing a shivling started to come out from the earth by itself. Coming out of the shivling from
the earth leads to name Pataleshwar Mahadev.
It is told that every year on
Shivratri the Shivlinga increases by an inch. That is why Pataleshwar Mahadev shivling is unique in the
world and has become the centre of religious faith for Hindus. On some height, the temple
of siddh Baba Balaknath temple is
situated in front of Pataleshwar Mahadev. The devotees after worshipping shivling
go to the Balaknath temple for darshan.
Festivals
The main festival is celebrated in
Shravan month. People from nearby villages come here all the month for worship and
pour water on the Shivlinga.
Shivratri-a fair on large scale
is organized by the local people.
A bhandara is also arranged in Shivratri.
A bhandara is also arranged in Shivratri.
Places to visit
1. Panwata Sahib gurudwara
2. Nahan fort and places near Nahan
How to reach
Panwata Sahib lies on the nh-73
that connects the city of Chandigarh and Dehradun. There are frequent bus
sevices from major cities of Himachal, Punjab and Haryana.
Accommodation
Panwata Sahib
is the nearest city where one can stay. There are so many hotels and rest
houses for comfortable stay.