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Bardhamaneshwar Temple
- Burdhwan,West Bengal
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Overview
The Bardhamaneshwar Shiva Temple is situated in the Burdhwan Municipality. It houses a huge idol of lord Shiva in its premises. The idol is believed to have been built in the twelfth century. Its height is quite unparalleled in the entire West Bengal. Commonly known as ‘Mota Shib’ (fat Shiva) or ‘Mota Baba’, the circumference of the ‘Gouripatta’ of the idol is 18 ft.
Legend and Stories
According to Bengali calendar, on the 25th of Shravan month in the year 1379 or as it can be transcribed according to the English calendar, 1973 AD was the year in which the statue of Bardhamaneshwar was discovered. According to mythology, Chand Sadagar, was believed to have worshipped the idol of Lord Shiva in Bardhamaneshwar. He was a rich merchant of Champak Nagar and also an ardent devotee of Lord Shiva. Several pilgrims visit the temple on the occasion of Maha Shivarathri to worship Lord Shiva.
Accessibility
Airport
One can get flights to Netaji Subhas Chandra Airport on regular basis.
Railways
Bardhaman is the nearest railway station.
Road
Bardhaman is well connected by buses with numerous places all around.
Temple Address
Bardhamaneshwar Temple
Bardhaman,
West Bengal
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.
Timings
Mon-Sun : 06:00 AM - 12:30 PM, 05:00 PM - 08:30 PM