Paraheda Shiv Temple
Paraheda Shiv Mandir is positioned at Partapur
town in Garhi tahsil of Banswara. This is one of the renowned and fine
architecture- temples in Rajasthan. Temple is dedicated to Lord Shiva and is
the oldest one. The temple has splendid sculptures on its interior walls which
depict the old mythological stories and epics chapters. This notable Shiva
temple has a beautiful entrance which showcases the grandeur of this holy
place. The temple region has various other Shiva temples, such as-
Bhagoreshaver Shiva temple etc. The most popular Shiva occasion ‘Maha Shivratri’ celebration is observed
in this ancient and holy temple. This
is a very sacred place to commemorate felicitous fest by people following Hindu
Culture. Large carcades are carried out within the city with people thronging
the streets to catch a glance of the venerate idol of Mahadeva. Fairs have been
organised and people often fast on the night of Shivratri and sing hymns and
praises in the name of Lord Shiva. Devotees from across the
world pay visit to these temples to get blessed with good fortune on this
revered day. Kanvarias who wear orange dresses travel a long way bare- footed and
bring divine water in Kamandals to offer on Lingam during Shravana Maas.
