Achaleshwarar Temple

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Achaleshwarar Temple is dedicated to Lord Shiva located in Rajasthan. In this temple, Shiva Lingam turns into 3 colors, morning light red, afternoon Kumkum color and in night dark red. It is said that this Shiva lingam is self-made (Swayambhu) and the height of this lingam in still unknown because nobody knows about how deep it runs into the earth.    Achaleshwar' is a word that reflects the Sanskrit word and the Sanskrit word 'Achal' which can not be move or immovable, and 'Ishwar' means 'God', While separating the word 'Mahadev', the great (Maha) Lord (Dev), which shows Lord Shiva. The Achaleshwar Mahadev Temple is especially that the thumb of Lord Shiva's feet is worshiped in this temple. Lord Shiva is Swayambhu in this temple. The temple has a huge statue of Nandi, Lord Shiva, which weights about 4 tons. This is made up of five metals, gold, silver, copper, bronze and zinc. According to a popular local legend, the statue of Nandi protects the temple from the invasion of Muslim invaders. The hidden bees in the temple have saved the temple many times. There are many other sculptures in the temple, in which sphatik is a quartz stone, which appears opaque in natural light, but becomes crystal-like when it becomes light.

As per to the Puranas, Varanasi is the city of Lord Shiva and the Mount Abu is suburban of Lord Shiva. It is said that the mountain here is hinged on due to the thumb of Lord Shiva. when the thumb of Lord Shiva will disappear, on that day the mountain will be destroyed. There is a natural crater under the thumb of God. whatever the water is poured to this hollow, but it never fills. Where does water go in it, it is still a mystery. There is a huge tree of Champa in the chok of the Achaleeshwar Mahadev temple complex. Dharmakanta is made on the left side of two artistic pillars in the temple, whose craft is amazing. It is said that when the ruler of this region sat on throne, Achaleshwar used to take the oath of justice with the people under the Dharmakante by receiving blessings from Mahadev. Temple of Dwarkadhish is also built in the temple premises. Outside the sanctum, there are grand statues of black stone of Narsingh, Vaaman, Kachchhap, Matsy, Krishna, Ram, Parasurama, Buddha and Kalngi incarnations. The temple has a pond with idols of three big stones buffaloes. It is believed that these buffs represent monsters.

 

Do

  • Do pray your Ishta Devata before pilgrimage to Temple.
  • Do contact Temple Devasthanam information centre for enquiry, temple information and for Pooja details etc.
  • Do reserve your travel and accommodation at Temple well in advance.
  • Do bath and wear clean clothes before you enter the temple.
  • Do concentrate on God and Goddess inside the temple.
  • Do maintain silence and recite Om Namahsivaya or your Istamantram to yourself inside the temple.
  • Do observe ancient custom and traditions while in Temple.
  • Do respect religious sentiments at Temple.
  • Do deposit your offerings in the hundi only.


Don't s

  • Do not come to Temple for any purpose other than worshipping of God and Goddess.
  • Do not smoke at Temple.
  • Do not consume alcoholic drinks at Temple.
  • Do not eat non-vegetarian food in the Kshetram.
  • Do not approach mediators for quick Darshanam. It may cause inconvenient to others.
  • Do not carry any weapon inside the temple.
  • Do not wear any head guards like helmets, caps, turbans and hats inside the temple premises.
  • Do not perform Sastanga Pranama inside the Sanctum Sanctorum.
  • Do not take much time while performing Sparsa Darshanam to God in Garbhagriha.
  • Do not buy spurious prasadams from street vendors.
  • Do not encourage beggars at Temple.
  • Do not spit or create nuisance in the premises of the temple.

Do:

  • Do pray your Ishta Devata before pilgrimage to Temple.
  • Do contact Temple Devasthanam information centre for enquiry, temple information and for Pooja details etc.
  • Do reserve your travel and accommodation at Temple well in advance.
  • Do bath and wear clean clothes before you enter the temple.
  • Do concentrate on God and Goddess inside the temple.
  • Do maintain silence and recite Om Namahsivaya or your Istamantram to yourself inside the temple.
  • Do observe ancient custom and traditions while in Temple.
  • Do respect religious sentiments at Temple.
  • Do deposit your offerings in the hundi only.


Don't s:

  • Do not come to Temple for any purpose other than worshipping of God and Goddess.
  • Do not smoke at Temple.
  • Do not consume alcoholic drinks at Temple.
  • Do not eat non-vegetarian food in the Kshetram.
  • Do not approach mediators for quick Darshanam. It may cause inconvenient to others.
  • Do not carry any weapon inside the temple.
  • Do not wear any head guards like helmets, caps, turbans and hats inside the temple premises.
  • Do not perform Sastanga Pranama inside the Sanctum Sanctorum.
  • Do not take much time while performing Sparsa Darshanam to God in Garbhagriha.
  • Do not buy spurious prasadams from street vendors.
  • Do not encourage beggars at Temple.
  • Do not spit or create nuisance in the premises of the temple.