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Bhairava Temple
- Pushpagiri,Karnataka
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Pushpagiri is a little hill station endowed with the nature's bounty in the form of the splendorous greenery of the forests. There are here a few temples of the Hoysala Age along with a modern Ranga Mandira (open air theatre). Pushpagiri can be used as a middle class area of rock climbing ventures. Just opposite this hill there is another one with a temple on its peak. Even that peak is suited for rock climbing feats. In the broad open area in the midst of the hill there are temples of Mallikarjuna, Bhairava, and so on. The Bhairava temple is on the neighboring hill. In the valley between these two peaks is found a pond of rough stones. A Saiva mutt has been carrying out religious rituals every day. A marriage hall (Kalyana Mantap) exists here. A broad Ranga Mandira (open air theatre) has also been built by the Government of Karnataka at a slightly lower level then the mutt.
Significance
Devotees visit this temple to seek fulfillment of the following:-
- Salvation
- Wealth
- Relief from diseases
- Purchase of vehicles
- Gain Knowledge
Shlokas
Kailaasarana Shiva Chandramouli Phaneendra Maathaa Mukutee Zalaalee Kaarunya Sindhu Bhava Dukha Haaree Thujaveena Shambho Maja Kona Taaree
Meaning -Oh Lord Shiva who is seated on Mount Kailash, where the moon decorates his forehead and the king of serpents crown his head, who is merciful and removes delusion, You alone can protect me. I surrender to thee.
Aum Trayambakam Yajaamahey Sugandhim Pusti Vardhanam Urvaarukamiva Bandhanaath Mrutyor Muksheeya Maamritaat
Meaning -We worship the fragrant Lord Shiva, who has 3 eyes and who cultivates all beings. May He free me from death, for immortality, as even a cucumber is separated from its bond with the vine.