Shanaleshwara Swayambhu Temple
| Shanaleshwara Swayambhu Temple | |
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श्री शानालेश्वर स्वयंभू मन्दिर | |
 Shanaleshwara Swayambhu Temple, Nalas | |
| Religion | |
| Affiliation | Hinduism |
| District | Patiala |
| Deity | Lord Shiva |
| Festivals | Maha Shivaratri, Guru Purnima and also MahaRudra Yajna |
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| Location | |
| Location | Rajpura |
| State | Punjab |
| Country | India |
  Shown within India | |
| Geographic coordinates | 30°32′16.08″N 76°34′51.96″E / 30.5378000°N 76.5811000°E |
| Website | |
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Shanaleshwara Swayambhu Temple (Sanskrit: श्री शानालेश्वर स्वयंभू मन्दिर) dedicated to the worship of Lord Shiva.[1] "Shanaleshwara" means, the sign that is worshiped as Lord Shiva. It is situated at 7 Kilometre away in the Nalas village of Rajpura, Punjab.[2] It is maintained by the ascetic sadhu's of Juna Akhara Foundation.
Temple
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Inside the Shanaleshwara Temple is the Swayambhu lingam of Lord Shiva.[3][4][5] Shiva in the lingam form is believed to be Swayambhu. Swayambhu lingams are Self-created or natural lingams, discovered in the place where they now stand. Most of these are oval- shaped stones. These lingams do not need a prana pratishtha, because a Swayambhu lingam already inherently embodies the power of Shiva.
Importance
[edit]Maha Shivaratri is great festival here, three-days fair is held here every year on Maha Shivaratri and lakhs of people come to the fair to ask for a vow. It has been a tradition that on Maha Shivaratri and in this area (near Rajpura) most of the devotees start their journey on foot[6] from their homes to the Shanaleshwara temple and volunteers serve food to the devotees along the way.[7]
In 1592, Maharaja of Patiala built this temple.[8] Since the 15th century temple has been home to Sadhu's. The Lingam of Shanaleshwara is also known to be Pancha Bhoota. The temple of Shanaleshwara is a place of Guru–shishya tradition.
Timing
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| 21:30 | Summer on Monday | ||||
| 04:00 | to | 23:45 | on Trayodashi | ||
History
[edit]According to the legend, a cow always showered own milk on the lingam. Nalas region was in jungle, at that time cowherds used to came to feed their cattle's.
Access
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[edit]From Rajpura to nalas village travelers can reach this destination by private vehicles.
See also
[edit]References
[edit]- ^ "550 Years Old Lord Shiva Temple". 1 March 2022. Retrieved 7 March 2022.
- ^ Know about famous Nalas Lord Shiva Temple Rajpura, Punjab | 11th November, 2017, retrieved 8 March 2022
- ^ "भोलेनाथ का ऐसा चमत्कारी मंदिर जहां मौली बांधने से हर मन्नत होती है पूरी, यहां खुद प्रकट हुआ था शिवलिंग | nalas shiv mandir rajpura in punjab". Patrika News (in Hindi). 9 August 2018. Retrieved 7 March 2022.
- ^ Jankaari, Acchi (10 October 2021). "मौली बांधने से महादेव के मंदिर में हर मुराद होती है पूरी, चमत्कारिक रूप से प्रकट हुआ था शिवलिंग". Acchi Jankaari- अच्छी जानकारी. Retrieved 7 March 2022.
- ^ "भोलेनाथ के इस मंदिर में स्वयं प्रकट हुआ था शिवलिंग, मान्यता ऐसी कि खाली नहीं जाती मुराद". Amar Ujala (in Hindi). Retrieved 7 March 2022.
- ^ "प्राचीन शिव मंदिर नलास में लाखों महिलाएं करेंगी कलश परिक्रमा". Dainik Jagran (in Hindi). Retrieved 7 March 2022.
- ^ "Mahashivratri Preparation in Nalas-Shiv-Mandir". m.jagran.com (in Hindi). Retrieved 6 March 2022.
- ^ "Nalas Temple History". www.youtube.com. Retrieved 10 March 2022.