Vankhandeshwar Mahadev Mandir is a Hindu temple dedicated to Hindu deity Shiva located on the banks of Gauri Lake in Bhind, Madhya Pradesh, India.[1]
| Vankhandeshwar Mahadev | |
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| Religion | |
| Affiliation | Hinduism |
| District | Bhind |
| Deity | Shiva |
| Festival | Maha Shivaratri Shiva Baraat |
| Features |
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| Location | |
| Location | Vankhandeshwar Mandir, HQ5R+WRF, Sarvoday Nagar, Bhind, Madhya Pradesh, India 477001 |
| State | Madhya Pradesh |
| Architecture | |
| Type | Nagara |
| Creator | Prithviraj Chauhan[citation needed] |
| Completed | 1175 AD |
History
editIt is one of the most ancient temple of North India which was constructed by Prithviraj Chauhan in 1175 AD.[citation needed]
According to the folklores while going at war with the Chandel rulers of Mahoba, PrithviRaj Chauhan stayed for a night in Bhind where he got a dream of Shivling present at the site. Prithviraj Chauhan promised that if he wins the battle he will construct the temple at that place.[2][3]
After winning the battle against Parmardidev he constructed the temple.Since the area at that time was full of dense forests it was named Vankhandeshwar.[citation needed]
About the Temple
editThe Shivalinga present in the temple is swayambhu. Akhand jyoti or the eternal flame of two diyas is continuously burning in the temple since the construction of temple. Every year at the time of Mahashivaratri lakhs of devotees go to the mandir to take blessings of Mahadev.[4]
Apart from Mahadev, idols of Shri Ram, Laxman,Mata Jaanki, Lord Ganesh are also present in the temple.An old Peepal tree is also located in the temple premises.
The Maha Aarti is organized in this temple every Monday, with devotees from far flung areas coming to attend[5]
References
edit- ^ "Vankhandeshwar Temple | District Bhind, Government Of Madhya Pradesh | India". Retrieved 2024-02-27.
- ^ "भोलेनाथ के इस शिवालय में झूठी सौगंध खाने पर हो जाता है अनर्थ, सावन में लगता है भक्तों का तांता | VANKHANDESHWAR MAHADEV MANDIR IN BHIND MADHYAPRADESH". Patrika News (in Hindi). 2018-08-11. Retrieved 2024-02-27.
- ^ "[Solved] Vankhandeshwar Temple located in the Bhind district of Madhy". Testbook. Retrieved 2024-02-27.
- ^ "PHOTOS: भोलेनाथ का अनोखा वनखंडेश्वर महादेव मंदिर, यहां आज भी जल रहा है पृथ्वीराज चौहान का जलाया हुआ दीपक". News18 हिंदी (in Hindi). 2023-07-11. Retrieved 2024-02-27.
- ^ "Vankhandeshwar Temple | Commissioner Chambal Division | India". Retrieved 2024-02-27.