The holy month of Sawan has begun. This month is considered to be the most sacred and auspicious time for the worship of Lord Shiva. This entire month is very special for Shiva devotees. It is said that the worship, fasting and darshan of Lord Shiva done in Sawan fulfils wishes and also removes all the sorrows of life. This is the reason why huge crowds are seen in Shiva temples across the country in this month.
Let us tell you that there are many ancient and miraculous Shiva temples in India, where you get virtue by visiting in Sawan. Some temples are so revered that people from all over the country and abroad also come here to offer water and visit. Whether it is Kashi Vishwanath Temple of Varanasi or Rameswaram of Tamil Nadu, a different shade of Shiva devotion is seen everywhere. If you are also planning to visit Bhole Baba in Sawan, then definitely read this article.
In this article, we are going to tell you about 5 such special Shiva temples of India where you must visit once. The faith, atmosphere and devotion here will give you peace. Let’s know in detail –
Neelkanth Mahadev Temple
This temple of Mahadev situated in Rishikesh is a center of faith for Shiva devotees. The belief here is that when Lord Shiva drank poison during the churning of the ocean, his throat turned blue. Since then Mahadev was named Neelkanth. A huge crowd of devotees can be seen here during the month of Saavan.
Kedarnath
Kedarnath temple located in Rudraprayag of Uttarakhand is one of the 12 Jyotirlingas and Char Dham. The doors of the temple open for devotees from April-May. Visiting Kedarnath temple in Sawan eradicates sorrows. Also, the prayers made here are fulfilled.
Kashi Vishwanath Temple
This temple is located in Varanasi district of UP. It is also called the beloved city of Lord Shiva. This is one of the most ancient and prestigious temples of India. Let us tell you that a huge crowd of devotees gathers here in the month of Sawan. Devotees get peace by coming here.
Mahakaleshwar Temple
The Mahakaleshwar temple located on the banks of the Shipra river in Ujjain is famous all over the world. A huge crowd of devotees is seen here during the month of Sawan. It is considered auspicious to visit the Mahakaleshwar temple in Sawan.
Rameswaram Jyotirlinga
It is considered auspicious to visit Rameswaram Jyotirlinga temple in the month of Saavan. This is one of the 12 Jyotirlingas. This temple has great importance in the South. It is said that visiting here liberates one from all sins. Along with this, diseases are also cured.
keep these things in mind
- There is a huge crowd in temples during the month of Saavan. Avoid taking small children during this time.
- It can rain anytime during monsoon, so keep a raincoat or umbrella with you.
- Do the booking in advance.
