Sahasralinga temple

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Sahasralinga ( approach one thousand Shiva lingams) is a pilgrimage area, positioned around 14 km from the Sirsi in Karnataka nation of India on the river bed of Shalmala river, one could discover a thousand lingams that can be carved on rocks of the river and on its banks. The records of this a thousand lingams are they were carved throughout the guideline of Sadashivarayavarma, king of the Sirsi nation. A thrilling issue is that for each Shiva lingam, Nandi is also carved.
it is a tough mission to carve these shiva lingams in a flowing river bed. As in line with legacy says that those lingams could be carved for the duration of the drought times or at some point of summers while drift of waters have been much less. on the auspicious day of Shivaratri in the month(Feb-March) heaps of pilgrims visit Sahasralinga to offer their Devotees Prayers to Lord Shiva.

Thousands Lingas Of Sahasralinga In Karnataka, India
 

Sahasralinga is a pilgrimage site positioned in North Karnataka. The location is particular due to the fact the lingams are located at the rocks of the river Shalmala. Sahasra translates to 'thousand', which means 1000 lingams have been carved at the rocks. Linga is a manifestation of Lord Shiva, one of the trinities of Hinduism. every linga has a Nandi (bull) in front of it; Nandi is the car of Lord Shiva and the duo can be located in all Shiva temples. Carved at the riverine rocks, Sahasralinga seems very artistic and beautiful. They may be definitely visible while the water level is low inside the river.
 

The records of Sahasralinga says these had been carved on the orders of the king Sadashivaraya. we can locate many lingams of different sizes and styles on those rocks. unluckily, many have been submerged or destroyed due to the dearth of healing. currently, a bridge has been constructed throughout the river Shalmala which gives a very good view of these sculptures.

 

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.