Shri Neelkanth Mahadev Temple
Shri
Neelkanth Mahadev Temple is a Hindu temple dedicated to Hindu God lord Shiva,
an aspect of Shiv Shankar bholenath. This temple is situated at the normal
height of this village. This temple is near to this village, around 1 or 2 kilometres
away from village's main RJSH29 highway.
According to Hindu mythology, the place where the Neelkanth
Mahadev Temple currently stands is the sacred location where Lord Shiva
consumed the poison that originated from the sea when gods and demons churned
the ocean in order to obtain Amrita. This poison that emanated during the
churning of the ocean made his throat blue in color. Thus, Lord Shiva is also
known as Neelkanth, meaning is blue throated one.
The shikhara of the temple was very old a few years
ago. It was adorned with the sculptures of various Dev and Asura depicting the
various mudras on it. According to the myths, about 36 crores god and goddess sculptures
are believed to be the abode of the deity. The temple complex also has a sessional
spring where devotees usually take a holy bath before entering the premises of
the surrounded by dense forests.
Maha Shivaratri & Shani Amavasya is the most
prominent festival is celebrated in the temple of devotees flock to the temple
during the festival. The devotees who pay
a visit to Neelkanth Mahadev make an offerings of Bael Leaves, coconut,
flowers, milk, fruits and water to Shiva.
The
temple is one of the most revered holy shrines dedicated to Lord Shiva and is a
prominent Hindu pilgrimage site. It is surrounded by dense forests and is
adjacent to the mountain ranges of Aravalli Mountain Range. It is enveloped
between the valley of Aravalli Hills, is located at the confluence of the river
Mez at Jhali Ji ka Barana.
