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Bojpur Shiva Temple
- Bhojpur,Madhya Pradesh
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The Bojpur Shiva temple is dedicated to Lord Shiva and is located in Madhya Pradesh. People approach this temple with prayers for knowledge. Bhojpur is famous for the incomplete Bhojesvar temple dedicated to Shiva. The temple houses one of the largest lingas in India The attribution of the temple to Bhoja is based on the testimony of Merutunga, who reports in the Prabandhacintamani that Bhoja bestowed on the poet Magha all the merit of the new Bhojasvamin temple that he was about to build himself, and then set out for the country of Malava.
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.