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Laleshwar Mahadevji Temple
- Sardul Colony,Rajasthan
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Overview
Laleshwar Mahadevji Temple is located in Bikaner district in Rajasthan. This temple is dedicated to lord Shiva.
About the Deity
In the sanctum sanctorum there is a Shiva Lingam having five faces. The temples also has shrines for Parvati, Ganesh, Kartikeya and Nandi. The Shivlingam is of black stone. It is 3” tall. Other idols of Shiva family are made of stone while Nandi is made of seven metals.
About the Temple
Maharaja Dungar Singh of Bikaner got this temple constructed in the name of his father Shri Lal Singh. The temple is named Shri Laleshwarji Mahadevji. Jagad Guru Adi Shankaracharya sect. Of Adwait philosphy. Around the principal temple there are small niches housing various aspects of Shiva. On the ceiling of the temple are drawn beautiful pictures in colours. This magnificent edifice is placed on a corner of one part of a Chokri in front of important urban functions
Rare Fact
The temple looks like a citadel with very high strong ramparts.
Festivals
On the tenth day of the bright half of shrawan and on every Monday and Mahashivratri the deity is decorated with gold ornaments. Shivratri a night long programme of music singing Shiv bhajans and hymn singing takes place.
Custom & Traditions of Temple
The temple belongs to the Vedic tradition pooja is performed in accordance with that.
How To Reach Laleshwar Mahadevji Temple
By Air
Nearest airport is Bikaner airport.
By Rail
Nearest railway station is Bikaner railway station.
By Road
Nearest Bus stop is Bikaner bus stop.
Temple Address
Laleshwar Mahadevji Temple,
Sardul Colony, Bikaner,
Rajasthan - 334001.
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.
Timings
The temple is open in Morning from 5.00 a.m. to 12.00 a.m. and in evening 5.00 p.m. to 9.00 p.m.