Kirateshwar Mahadev Temple

Kirateshwar Mahadev Temple
Main Shrine of Kirateshwar Mahadev Temple
Kirateshwar Mahadev Temple Location within India
Name
Other names	Shiv Mandir
Geography
Coordinates	27°27′N 88°27′E / 27.450°N 88.450°ECoordinates: 27°27′N 88°27′E / 27.450°N 88.450°E
Country	India
State	Sikkim
District	Gyalshing, West Sikkim
Locale	Legship
Culture
Primary deity	Lord Shiva

Kirateshwar Mahadev Temple is a Hindu temple, identified to be a Hindu pilgrimage site which is located at Legship, West Sikkim, India along the banks of River Rangeet.,^[1] which has many mythological episodes of the Mahabharata attached to it. The temple is also known as Kirateshwar Mahadev Thaan or simply known as Shiv Mandir by the local people.

Main Attraction

The main attraction of the temple are the festival of the Bala Chaturdesi, which is observed in November–December every year and the Shiv Ratri also known as Maha Shivaratri which falls in the month of February or March every year. There are other temples dedicated to Lord Rama and Durga can be found here making it an important pilgrimage destination for Hindus.

Historical Background

According to the Hindu mythology, pleased with Arjuna's hard penance and devotion, Lord Shiva appeared before him in the very spot where the temple lies as a Kirat or hunter and blessed him with success in the Mahabharat War.^[2] Long time ago as the people found miraculously existed a stone manifesting Shiva Ling. The said Shiv Ling is the main effigy of worship. Belief of many that a mere visit with true devotion to this temple fulfills one’s wishes particularly a wish for son or daughter and also wishes for peace harmony and good health.^[3]

References

1. "Some of the Religious Places of Sikkim". Cultural Affairs & Heritage Department. Government of Sikkim. Retrieved 2011-12-15.
2. "Legship Sikkim". Mapsofindia.com. Retrieved 2011-10-20.
3. "Legship Rangeet River dam, Kirateswar Mahadev Mandir, Reshi hot spring". www.gopelling.net. Retrieved 2015-03-19.

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