Lodheshwar Mahadev Mandir
| Lodheshwar Mahadev Mandir | |
|---|---|
  Lodheshwar Mahadev Mandir Location within Uttar Pradesh, India | |
| Name | |
| Proper name | Lodheshwar Mahadev Temple |
| Devanagari | लोधेश्वर महादेव मंदिर |
| Sanskrit transliteration | लोधेश्वर महादेव मंदिर |
| Tamil | Lodheshwar மகாதேவ் |
| Marathi | Lodheshwar महादेव |
| Bengali | Lodheshwar মহাদেব |
| Geography | |
| Coordinates | 27°05′44″N 81°29′05″E / 27.09556°N 81.48472°ECoordinates: 27°05′44″N 81°29′05″E / 27.09556°N 81.48472°E |
| Country | India |
| State | Uttar Pradesh |
| District | Barabanki |
| Locale | Ramnagar |
| Culture | |
| Primary deity | (Shiva) |
| Important festivals | Maha Shivaratri |
| Architecture | |
| Architectural styles | Hindu temple architecture |
Lodheshwar Mahadev Mandiris a temple of Lord Shiva. The deity of Shivling worshiped in this temple is one of the rarest of the 52 Shivlings found on the Shakti Pithas across India. This ancient temple has been mentioned several times in Mahabharat.
Location
It is a Shiva temple which is situated at village Mahadeva in tehsil Ram Nagar of district Barabanki on the banks of Ghaghra.[1]
 Holy Pond at Lodheshwar Mahadeva (Barabanki) |
History
There are several instances in Mahabharat where this ancient temple is referred to. Pandav after the Mahabharat had performed the Mahayagya at this place, a well exists even today by the name Pandav-Kup. It is said that the water of the well is having spiritual qualities and those who drink this water get cured of a number of ailments.
Fair
There are two fairs held at Mahadeva :-
- Fair in the Month of March-April : During this fair, held on the occasion of Mahashivratri at Mahadeva millions of devotees throng the place.[2]
- Local Fair : This fair is held in November-December. This is fair for local peoples. A large number of cattles are sold / bought in this fair.
Procession
Walking pilgrims with Kanwar of district Kanpur, Banda, Jalaun and Hamirpur worship with Ganges water of Lord Shiva at Lodheshwar Mahadeva[3]
References
- ↑ http://barabanki.nic.in/places.htm
- ↑ "Shiv Ratri puja: Two killed in stampede at Shiva temple in Barabanki". Indian Express. Mar 10, 2013. Retrieved March 19, 2013.
- ↑ http://www.jagran.com/uttar-pradesh/barabanki-12068073.html