The month of Sawan is no less than a festival for Shiva devotees. In this beautiful month, Lord Shiva is worshiped, Rudrabhishek is performed and Kanwar Yatra is taken out. Such religious rituals are performed in the month of Sawan. Every year, lakhs of devotees from all over the country go to famous Shiva temples in Sawan. Some go to ask for wishes, while some come to see Mahadev in search of peace. In such a situation, if you are also going to visit a Shiva temple, then to double the fun of the journey, let us tell you, there are some such Shiva temples where you will get free food and accommodation. Let us tell you about these Shiva temples.
Kashi Vishwanath Temple, Varanasi
Kashi Vishwanath Temple is not only a religious place, but also a symbol of faith, salvation and tradition. This temple is included in the 12 Jyotirlingas. It is also called Shiva’s favorite city, where Bholenath himself resides here every moment. It is believed that Lord Shiva himself recites the ‘Tarak Mantra’ in the ear of the person who takes his last breath in Kashi.
This gives him salvation. The temple trust and local dharamshalas have jointly provided free or very affordable accommodation facilities. Apart from this, thousands of people can enjoy free satvik food every day in a service called ‘Kashi Annkshetra’.
How to reach:
Railway station: Varanasi Junction (about 5 km)
From the airport: Lal Bahadur Shastri International Airport (25 km)
From the station or airport, you can reach the temple complex by taking an auto or taxi or e-rickshaw.
Shri Mahakaleshwar Temple, Ujjain
Shri Mahakaleshwar Temple is the pride of Ujjain and it is also one of the 12 Jyotirlingas, the special thing is that it is the only south facing Jyotirlinga, which is considered to be very powerful. Here Shiva is called Mahakal. The unique tradition of the temple is the Bhasma Aarti, which takes place every day at dawn.
Keeping in mind the huge crowd of devotees in Sawan, the temple administration and several religious organizations make huge arrangements for free accommodation and food. The dharamshalas and trusts present in Ujjain provide clean rooms to the devotees. Satvik food is also served here for free throughout the day.
How to reach:
Railway station: Ujjain Junction (4 km)
Airport: Indore Devi Ahilyabai Holkar Airport (55 km)
Local autos also run in Ujjain city. Taxi and bus facilities are also available here, which makes it easy to reach the temple premises.
Baba Baidyanath Dham, Deoghar
Baba Baidyanath Dham, also known as Baba Dham, is an ancient and famous Shiva temple located in Deoghar, Jharkhand. It is also included in the twelve Jyotirlingas. It is believed that Ravana had performed severe penance to please Shiva and received this Shivling from him, which he was going to take to Lanka, but the Shivling got established in Deoghar, so it is considered very powerful and fruitful. During the Shravani fair, the temple trust, administration and social organizations run big camps in the entire Deoghar and langar and food stalls at many places. Where satvik food is given for free.
How to reach:
Railway station: Deoghar Junction (5 km)
Airport: Deoghar Airport (8 km)
If you are coming from the station or airport, then taxis, autos and local vehicles are easily available from both to the temple premises.
