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Shiva Temple
- Shukachari,Maharashtra
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Shukachari is a hill place located in the hill ranges known as Mahadev hills between Atpadi and Khanapur of Sangli district, Maharashtra, India. As per Puranas, this place is believed to be the place of the epic sage Shukamuni or Shuka, son of Vyas. This is a very popular place in Atpadi taluka. People come from all the places of taluka as well as from outside. As per tradition, this place is where sage Shuka vanished among the rocks, hence becoming his last resting place. The place where Shuka believed to be merged into stones is a cave. Around the cave a temple dedicated to Lord Shiva is built. The architecture of temple suggests it should have been built between 14th to 16th century probably in Chalukya period.
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.