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Shiva Temple
- Hansdehar,Haryana
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The major attraction in the village of Hansdehar is the Shiva temple and the Bindusar Tirth. It is believed that Rishi Kardam observed penance here for many years. His son Kapilamuni composed the Sankhya Shastra here.
Significance
Devotees visit this temple to seek fulfillment of the following:-
- To perform “vavu bali” - a Hindu religious ritual of offering homage to the departed souls of forefathers.
Shlokas
Kailaasarana Shiva Chandramouli Phaneendra Maathaa Mukutee Zalaalee Kaarunya Sindhu Bhava Dukha Haaree Thujaveena Shambho Maja Kona Taaree
Meaning -Oh Lord Shiva who is seated on Mount Kailash, where the moon decorates his forehead and the king of serpents crown his head, who is merciful and removes delusion, You alone can protect me. I surrender to thee.
Aum Trayambakam Yajaamahey Sugandhim Pusti Vardhanam Urvaarukamiva Bandhanaath Mrutyor Muksheeya Maamritaat
Meaning -We worship the fragrant Lord Shiva, who has 3 eyes and who cultivates all beings. May He free me from death, for immortality, as even a cucumber is separated from its bond with the vine.