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Dhopeshwar Temple
- Kasarde,Maharashtra
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The 26'X13'X8' Dhopeshwar temple stands on a hill about a mile and a half from the village. It is believed that the idol is a swayambhu idol. It is believed that a vani of Karad called Purva was passing this way from the seacoast with a bullock cart loaded with tin and iron, when the animal strayed to the current location of the linga. The vani stayed there overnight and discovered the next day that the tin and iron had turned into gold. Filled with gratitude, he built the Dhopeshwar temple with part of the treasure and buried the remaining treasure so that he could use it to build a spire later on. In accordance with this legend, there is an order forbidding anyone from digging up the treasure.
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.