Sawan 2024: 7 Must visit Shiva and Parvati temples in India
india-news Jul 22 2024
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Kashi Vishwanath Temple, Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh
It is one of the 12 sacred Jyotirlingas. As per Hindu epics, Lord Shiva and Devi Parvati live in Kashi. Thousands of devotees visit the temple to seek Moksha and eternal blessings.
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Baijnath Temple, Uttarakhand
Nestled in the mountains of Uttarakhand, along with the banks of the Gomati River, Baijnath is one of the few temples where Devi Parvati is shown with her husband Lord Shiva.
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Meenakshi Amman Temple, Madurai, Tamil Nadu
This divine temple reflects the essence of Dravidian architecture. As per Hindu mythology, it is the temple where Lord Shiva (Sundereswarar) married Devi Parvati (Meenakshi).
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Somnath Temple, Gujarat
It is one of the 12 sacred Jyotirlingas. As per Hindu mythology, Lord Bhrama requested Lord Soma, the God of the moon to build this temple.
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Amarnath Cave Temple, Jammu and Kashmir
The ice lingam inside the temple forms naturally and holds deep significance. It is believed to be the place where Shiva revealed the secret of immortality to Devi Parvati.
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Kailasanathar Temple, Kanchipuram, Tamil Nadu
Kailasanathar Temple was built by the Pallava dynasty in the 8th century. It is believed that King Rajasimha Pallava was instructed by Lord Shiva in his dream to build the temple.
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Bhimashankar Temple, Maharashtra, India
It is one of the 12 Jyotirlingas. Devotees visit the temple during Sawan as it is believed that Shiva defeated the demon Tripurasura and took the form Bhimashankar Jyotirlinga.