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Pashupatinath Temple
- Haridwar,Uttarakhand
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Overview
Sanctuaries are distributed throught the city of Haridwar. The sanctuaries of Haridwar are exceedingly adored. Haridwar has numerous little and huge sanctuaries, spread in the mean boulevards of the city. A large portion of the Haridwar sanctuaries are committed either to Shiva or Vishnu. It is known for lodging numerous well known sanctuaries for Hindus. The town's name is an amalgamation of two words, Hari (which means God) and Dwar (Gate).
About The Temple
The sanctuary has a 5-faced Pashupatinath statue that has a spread made of 1. 25 lakh Rudraksh seeds on the top. There is a Nandi statue before the sanctuary. The sanctuary is inherents the Rajasthani style and has two major chimes that were brought from Nepal, hanging before it. The sanctuary of Pataleswar Mahadev is near this sanctuary.
History of The Temple
Around 200 years prior, the then ruler of Nepal Samvat 1876 Vikram Raj Rajendra Singh Charmuki built the Lord Pashupatinath temple. Sant Baba in Haridwar Srvnnath was the guru of the King of Nepal.
The sages requested that the statue as Nepal's Pashupatinath sanctuary recreated and moved to Haridwar Srvnnath cloister. On the requests of the sages imitation of the Pashupatinath Temple in Haridwar were installed.
Best Time to Visit
February to June and September to December.
Nearby Places To Visit
1. Hari Ki Pauri
2. Mansa Devi Temple
3. Chandi Devi Temple
4. Jain Temple
5. Daksheswara Mahadev Temple
6. Maya Devi Temple
7. Bilkeshwar Mahadev Mandir
8. Bharat Mata Mandir
9. Doodhadhari Barfani Temple
10. PawanDham Temple
Accessibility
Airport
The nearest airport to Pashupatinath Mahadev Mandir is jolly grant airport , dehradun which is 26 km away from Pashupatinath Mahadev Mandir.
Railways
The nearest railway station to pashupatinath mahadev mandir is Haridwar Jn Train Station which is 1 km away from Pashupatinath Mahadev Mandir.
Road
Haridwar is well connected with motorable roads. Haridwar is gateway to Shivalik range of Uttarakhand state. Luxury and normal buses to Haridwar are available from ISBT Kashmiri Gate. Buses and Taxis to Haridwar are easily available from major destinations of Uttarakhand state. Haridwar is connected with National Highway 58.
Temple Address
Pashupatinath Mahadev Mandir,
Haridwar, Haridwar district,
Uttarakhand, India,
Pincode – 249411.
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 05:00 am to 08:00 pm.