Naldeshwar Shrine
Naldeshwar Shrine is a Famous and the most
divine Hindu temple which is situated in the hearts of Alwar city. This
illustrious Temple is dedicated to lord and Shivlingam. A Big Lingam is placed
inside the main vicinity to worship. This Shiva pilgrimage was built in the
late-18th Century to provide shelter to a Shivlingam. This lingam is placed
inside a natural cave in the city hillocks. Later on, this famed Shiva abode
carved in a cave is magnificently converted into a beautiful temple. This
sacred region is surrounded by dense greenery and is a good sight-seeing for
nature lovers. Almost all the festivals are celebrated with a set of rituals in
this temple. The festival of Shivratri is observed at grand scale with a great
devotion and fervour. The atmosphere of the temple provides peace to mind and
heart of the devotees and the toursits. This illustrious pilgrim lmage centre
also arranges a fifteen days fair at the time of Mahashivratri Parva every
year. A fest (fair) has been organised by the local devotees and the organisers
to celebrate this big festival annually. Devotees observe fast on this night
and do not eat anything till night and offer fruits, flowers and bel leaves on
Shiva Linga. People believe that on this holy day Lord Shiva was married to
Parvati Maa.
