Markandeshwar
The Markandeshwar Mahadev temple is a Shiva temple (not to be confused with 8th century temple Markanda Mahadev, Chamorshi), located in the town of Shahabad Markanda, which is situated in the Kurukshetra district of Haryana in North India. The name Markandeshwar is associated with Maharishi Markandeya, a great devotee of Shiva.
History
The
Markandeshwar Mahadev Temple
The walls of the Markandeshwar Mahadev temple carry a scene depicting Lord Shiva saving Rishi
Story of Maharishi Markandeya
Markandeya was an exemplary son, who was destined to die at the age of 16. He grew up to be a great
The Markandeya Purana comprises a dialogue between Markandeya and a sage called Jaimini and a number of chapters in the Bhagavata Purana are dedicated to his conversations and prayers.[2] Maharishi Markandeya is also mentioned in the Mahabharata.
Legend of the temple
The Markandeshwar Mahadev temple is supposed to be the place where the young Markandeya was praying to
Days to visit
Pilgrims turn out to visit the Markandeshwar Mahadev temple in large numbers on Sundays and during the month of Shravan, which roughly corresponds to the months of July–August in the Julian calendar. The temple can be reached very easily and it is located 20 kilometers south of Ambala on the Ambala-Delhi section of the famous Grand Trunk Road. A Markundeshwar Mahadev temple also situated near village AJARI, Sirohi road, Sirohi which is 28 km east from Sirohi District and known as one of the oldest temple in the area. 365 days water flowing form the markundeshwar temple. there are three Kund where people also do Pind dan'.
References
- ^ Maha Mrityunjaya Stotram Archived 2008-06-14 at the Wayback Machine
- ^ Srimad Bhagavatam, Canto 12, Chapter 8: Markandeya's Prayers to Nara-Narayana Rishi Archived 2008-03-14 at the Wayback Machine