Bilkeshwar Mahadev Mandir is an ancient temple located in Haridwar. Due to the location of this temple on the Bilva mountain, its name is actually Bilvakeshwar Mandir, but now this temple is known as Bilkeshwar Mandir. Bilkeshwar Mahadev Mandir as the name suggests is an ancient temple dedicated to Lord Mahadev i.e. Lord Shiva.
Many mythological stories are told about this temple, which are related to Lord Shiva and his wife Parvati.
Bilkeshwar Mahadev Mandir Haridwar - Stories
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Many popular stories related to Bilkeshwar Mandir are told. First of all, the mention of Bilkeshwar comes in Kedarkhand of Skanda Purana. It is believed that this temple has been here for unknown times. It is believed that this place has been the abode of Goddess Parvati thousands of years ago.
The story of Bilkeshwar Mandir begins after the Daksha Mahadev Mandir in Kankhal. According to mythology, Goddess Sati sacrificed her life by jumping into the fire of Yagya organized by her father Daksha after being insulted by her father. After that she was born as Parvati in the house of Himnaresh. Parvati wanted to have Lord Shiva as her husband when she grew up and that is why she did penance to please Lord Shiva at the behest of Sage Narada.
It is said that during that period Parvati had eaten wood apple leaves for 12 years. During this time she used to live in a cave located here. Pleased with her penance, Lord Shiva appeared to her in the form of a branch of a tree and blessed her with marriage.
There is Gauri Kund located near Bilkeshwar Mandir and a story related to it is very popular. It is said that once after satiating her hunger by eating betel leaves, Parvati felt very thirsty, then on the request of the gods, Brahma gave her water from his Kamandal, which she found in the form of a pool. It is believed that Parvati used the water of this kund during her penance. One name of Parvati is Gauri and this kund is called Gauri Kund after her name only.
Bilkeshwar Mahadev Mandir Haridwar - Religious Importance
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Bilkeshwar Mandir is dedicated to Lord Shiva and Goddess Parvati. Lord Shiva has a special importance in Hindu religion. Like other temples of Lord Shiva, the temple is also a center of faith for the devotees. Married couples often come to the Bilkeshwar Mandir to wish for a child. Devotees bathe in the water of Gauri Kund located near the temple. The water of Gauri Kund is considered as sacred as the water of the Ganga.
Bilkeshwar Mahadev Mandir Haridwar Parisar
Lord Shiva and Goddess Parvati are worshiped in this temple. Two temples of Lord Shiva are situated in the temple complex, one of them is Mahadev Mandir where Lord Shiva is worshiped in the form of a Shivling. A Bael (Wood Apple) tree is also situated in the temple. Another temple of Lord Shiva is situated in the temple complex which was established by Adi Guru Shankaracharya. Apart from the main temple in the temple complex, Devi Mandir, Ganesh Mandir and Nava Griha Mandir are also located here. There is also a small shop outside the temple to buy prasad and flowers etc.
Bilkeshwar Mahadev Mandir Haridwar - Worship Timings
This temple remains open for devotees throughout the year. Aarti is performed in the Bilkeshwar Mandir at 5 in the morning and at 6 in the evening. Jalabhishek of Shivling installed in Bilkeshwar Mandir is done everyday with the water of Gauri Kund.
Bilkeshwar Mahadev Mandir Haridwar - Festivals
The Bilkeshwar Mandir is open to devotees throughout the year, but is especially visited in large numbers during Shivaratri in the month of Sawan, during Kumbh, Navaratri and Mahashivratri. Bel Patra is offered in this temple as well as abhishek is done with Ganga water and honey.
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Bilkeshwar Mahadev Mandir Haridwar Hindi – nearby places
After coming to Bilkeshwar Mandir, you can easily cover the rest of the places of interest in Haridwar. Har Ki Pauri, Maya Devi Temple, Mansa Devi Temple, Chandi Devi Temple, Neel Dhara and other tourist places are located at a short distance from here.
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How to reach Bilkeshwar Mahadev Mandir Haridwar
To reach Bilkeshwar Mahadev Mandir by flight, one can reach Delhi's Indira Gandhi Domestic and International Airport. The way from Delhi to Haridwar can be done by road or by train, by rent car or by taxi. To reach Haridwar from Delhi , you can take state transport bus, tourist bus and then you can also go by private bus.
One can reach Bilkeshwar Mandir by traveling a distance of about 2 km from Haridwar Railway Station.
For flight, you can also reach Jolly Grant Airport of Dehradun by direct or connected flight. The distance from Dehradun to Haridwar can be reached by Uttarakhand State Transport Bus, Private Transport also.
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