Kalyaneshwar Mahadev Mandir
| Kalyaneshwar Mahadev Mandir | |
|---|---|
कल्याणेश्वर महादेव मंदिर | |
| Religion | |
| Affiliation | Hinduism, Sanatan Dharma |
| District | Madhubani |
| Deity | Lord Shiva |
| Festivals | Mahashivratri, Narak Niwaran Chaturdashi, Sombari, Mithila Madhya Parikrama |
| Location | |
| Location | Kalna village, Harlakhi, Madhubani district, Mithila region |
| State | Bihar, Mithila region |
| Country | India |
| Architecture | |
| Architect(s) | Viswakarma |
| Type | Hinduism |
| Founder | Janaka |
| Date established | Treta Yuga |
| Site area | Ancient |
Kalyaneshwar Mahadev Mandir (Maithili: कल्याणेश्वर महादेव मंदिर) was established by King Janaka in Mithila. The temple is also the part of Mithila Madhya Parikrama circuit. The temple is situated at Kalna village of Harlakhi block in Madhubani district. It is said that King Janaka established Shivlings in all the four directions from Janakpur. The Shivling of this temple is one of them. Since the temple is very ancient and historical, so it is very famous in the region.[1][2]
Description
[edit]The temple is located near Indo-Nepal Border area in Harlakhi block of Madhubani district. The pilgrims of the historical and the cultural journey Mithila Madhya Parikrama take second night rest at this place.[3] Since the temple is related to Ramayana therefore, the Government of Bihar declared the site as tourist centre. According to the text Ramcharitmanas of Tulsi Das, the King Janaka did penance here devoted to his ishta devta Lord Shiva. Lord Shiva was pleased with the penance of the King Janaka and appeared in the form of Kalyaneshwar. Then King Janaka established a Shivling here in the devotion to Lord Shiva and God Viswakarma built the temple around the Shivling.[4] The temple is also considered as one of the gates of the ancient capital of Mithila. Similarly according to the present priest Pandit Raju Thakur of the temple, the place was established by the King Nimi who was the father of the first Janaka known as King Mithi.[5]
Kalna Paramhansa
[edit]The temple is also very famous for Kalna Baba Ashram. Kalna Baba is also known as Kalna Paramhansa. He was a spiritual leader and philosopher, who stayed at Kalyaneshwar Mahadev Mandir and taught the people coming there about spiritual knowledge. He is also considered as the avatar of Lord Shiva in the Kalyaneshwar Mahadev Mandir. He was very famous for his kindness and spiritual energy. It is said that he cured many people who come to him in the hope of solutions of their problems.
References
[edit]- ^ "कल्याणेश्वर महादेव मंदिर में शिव विवाह महोत्सव का झलक देखने उमड़े श्रद्धालु". Dainik Bhaskar.
- ^ "मिथिला बिहारी का फूलों से किया स्वागत". Hindustan (in Hindi). Retrieved 2022-07-22.
- ^ Thakur, Gajendra. VIDEHA (in Hindi). Videha eLearning.
- ^ "हर हर महादेव से गुंज उठा कल्याणेश्वर महादेव मंदिर". BNN News. Retrieved 2022-07-22.
- ^ "राज्य की रक्षा को लेकर राजा जनक के पिता ने लिया था ये फैसला, अनोखी है कहानी". News18 हिंदी (in Hindi). 2024-06-16. Retrieved 2024-12-03.