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Kedareshwar Cave Temple
- Harishchandragad,Maharashtra
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Located towards the right of the Harishchandreshwar temple is the huge cave of Kedareshwar, inside which is a huge Shivalinga totally surrounded by water. The lingam is about 5 feet high and the water is waist deep. Reaching the Shivalinga is quite difficult as the water is ice-cold. It is not possible to visit the temple during monsoon season as huge streams of water flow towards the temple.
Significance
Devotees visit this temple to seek fulfillment of the following:-
- Salvation
- Wealth
- Relief from diseases
- Purchase of vehicles
- Gain Knowledge
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.