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Mahamrityunjay Temple
- Daranagar,Uttar Pradesh
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Overview
Mrityunjay Mahadev Mandir (also known as Mrityunjay Mahadev) is one of the most famous temples in the holy city of Varanasi. This temple has great historical and cultural importance in Hinduism. It is located at Daranagar, Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh.
About The Temple
Mrityunjay Mahadev Temple in Varanasi is a very famous and glorious temple. This temple is the holy place of worship and belongs to the Lord Mahadev (Known as Lord Shiva by pilgrims). The history of this temple is all based on an ancient well and “The Shivling”. The meaning of the word Mrityunjay Mahadev is “The God who triumphs over of death”. It is considered as, the Shivling in this temple keep away all the devotees from their unnatural death. Lord Shiva is worshiped as Mrityunjay Mahadev by devotees in order to get triumph over his unnatural death.
Legend and Stories
Constructed in 18th century, Mrityunjay Mahadev houses a Shivling and a well. It is believed that the temples keeps all its devotees away from unnatural death and cures illnesses. Lord Shiva is worshiped as Mrityunjay Mahadev here, by devotees who perform Mrityunjay paath. It is also believed that Dhanvantari, Avatar of Vishnu and the god of Ayurvedic medicine, poured all his medicines in the well, giving it the healing power.
Significance
It is believed that the temples keeps all its devotees away from unnatural death. People from all over India come here and perform “Mrityunjay Path” to get rid of their problems. In the campus of the temple there is an ancient well (also known as koop). The water of this well has therapeutic effect on human beings. It is considered as it has mixture of several underground water streams and has miraculous effect for curing numerous diseases.
How To Reach Varanasi
Airport
There are regular flights available from all major cities of the country to Varanasi.
Railways
Varanasi is well connected to other major cities of the country via regular trains.
Road
One can easily get regular buses to Varanasi from other major cities of the country.
Temple Address
Mahamrityunjaya Temple,
K52/39, Daranagar, Visheshwarganj,
Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh, Pincode – 221001.
Significance
Devotees visit this temple to seek fulfillment of the following:-
- To be cured of diseases
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 6 A.M to 9 P.M