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Haleshwar Temple / Haleshwar Sthan
- Harnahia,Bihar
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Overview
Haleshwar Sthan is located in the north-west direction of Sitamarhi and at a distance of a 3 Kms. Haleshwar Sthan is devoted to Lord Shiva. As the myth goes, the king Videha found a temple of Lord shiva on the occasion of Putra Yeshti Yajna. This temple was named Haleshwarnath temple.
About The Temple
Haleshwar Sthan is the place where King Janak began ploughing the field for rain and instead found Sita, Later she married Lord Rama. This place has an ancient Shiva temple, which is believed to be the first shivlinga setup in the state of Mithila. Currently, no archaeological survey has been performed at the site but the manuscripts on the stone found in the region are seemingly 7,000 years old. Savan Mela organized at this place is popular in northern Bihar and Nepal.
How to Reach Sitamarhi
Airport
The closest air terminal is located in Patna, at a distance of 139 Kms.
Railways
On the Raxaul-Darbhanga rail route, the station of Sitamarhi is located. However, very less number of trains actually halts at this station. For more convenience, one can opt for the station in Raxaul.
Road
State transport buses ply to Sitamarhi from various locations; private coaches are also present.
Temple Address
Haleshwar Temple / Haleshwar Sthan,
Harnahia, Bathnaha Taluk, Sitamarhi District,
Bihar, India, Pincode – 843314.
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
The temple is open from 6AM to 9PM.