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Pateshwar Temple
- Satara,Maharashtra
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Situated in the Satara district of Maharashtra, the village of Pateshwar is known for its rock-cut caves and its shrines for Lord Shiva. The Pateshwar temple has 8 ancient caves and more than 1000 Shiva lingas (also known as Pinds). The intricately carved Maha Shiva Lingam is the most important among these. Some deities of the temple are: Ekmukhdhari Pind Chaturmukhdhari Pind Ashtadikpal Pind Harihar Pind Margalmhaisa Pind Yantra Pind
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.