Kirateshwar Mahadev Temple

Kirateshwar Mahadev Temple is a Hindu temple, identified to be a Hindu pilgrimage site which is located at Legship, West Sikkim, India along the banks of River Rangeet.,[1] which has many mythological episodes of the Mahabharata attached to it. The temple is also known as Kirateshwar Mahadev Thaan by the Kirati people or simply known as Shiv Mandir.

Kirateshwar Mahadev Temple
Shiv Mandir
Main Shrine of Kirateshwar Mahadev Temple
Religion
AffiliationHinduism
DistrictGyalshing, West Sikkim
DeityShiva
FestivalsBala Chaturdasi and Maha Shivaratri
Location
LocationLegship
StateSikkim
CountryIndia
Location in Sikkim
Geographic coordinates27°27′N 88°27′E

Main Attraction

The main attraction of the temple are the festival of the Bala Chaturdashi, which is observed in November–December every year and the Shiv Ratri also known as Maha Shivaratri which falls in the month of February or March every year. There are other temples dedicated to Lord Rama and Durga can be found here making it an important pilgrimage destination for Hindus.

Historical background

According to Hindu beliefs, pleased with Arjuna's hard penance and devotion, Lord Shiva appeared before him in the very spot where the temple lies as hunter Kirateshwar or Lord of the Kiratas and blessed him with success in the Mahabharat War.[2][3] Long time ago as the people found miraculously existed a stone manifesting Shiva Ling. The said Shiv Ling is the main effigy of worship. Belief of many that a mere visit with true devotion to this temple fulfills one's wishes particularly a wish for son or daughter and also wishes for peace harmony and good health.[4]

See also

References
  1. "Some of the Religious Places of Sikkim". Cultural Affairs & Heritage Department. Government of Sikkim. Archived from the original on 26 April 2012. Retrieved 15 December 2011.
  2. "Legship Sikkim". Mapsofindia.com. Archived from the original on 28 January 2013. Retrieved 20 October 2011.
  3. Gautam, Keshav (2014). Society and Economy of Sikkim Under Namgyal Rulers (1640-1890). pp. 10–11.
  4. "Legship Rangeet River dam, Kirateswar Mahadev Mandir, Reshi hot spring". www.gopelling.net. Retrieved 19 March 2015.

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