Mrityunjay Mahadev Mandir
This is one of the most famous Hindu
pilgrimages dedicated to Lord Shiva. It is situated in Daranagar,
Visheshwarganj in Varanasi at Uttar Pradesh, India. Varanasi city is also
called Kashi. Mrityunjay Mahadev Mandir
is. People believe that the temples keeps all its devotees away from unnatural
death and cures illnesses when the devotees perform "Mrityunjay path"
and sprinkle water from the well (called koop) on themselves. Mrityunjay
Mahadev Mandir is one of the most prominent and ancient temples in the holy city
of Varanasi. This temple holds a great historical and cultural importance in
Hinduism. The shrine in the temple sanctum is thousands years old and has a
Shivlinga inside the temple premise as well. The current building was built in
18th century. As per the legends, it is also believed that Dhanvantari who was
the Avatar of Vishnu and the God of Ayurvedic medicine, poured all his
medicines in the well, giving it the healing power.
Shrawan Maas and Shivratri are the festivals
celebrated with a great pomp and devotion every year. People come not only from
India but outside it to visit this sacred Shrine of Lord Shiva and to carry
water from the holy well. Dev- Diwali and Prodosh vrats are also commemorated
inside the complex among the local devotees. This famous Shiva festival is
commemorated on the new moon day in the month of ‘Maagha’ according to the
Hindu calendar in this famous temple. This auspicious day is celebrated to
worship Lord Shiva, who is an important God in the Hinduism. The most striking
and the attractive feature of this festival is the active participation of the
Naga Bavas.
