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Nagnath Mandir
- Pali,Maharashtra
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The octagonal shaped sabhamandap is supported by 16 pillars, out of which 8 are embedded in 8 corners. The idol of Nandi in the center of the hall is made of flint stone. A small flight of stairs leads to the circular gabhara where the Mahadev ling has a brass facial plaque and is sheltered by a 5-hooded cobra, also made of brass. On a cement canopy above the entrance door, idols of Sankar with a trishul in hand flanked by Ganapati and Parvati to his right and left respectively are placed. A tulsi vrindavan lies in the courtyard, a well lies to the right side of the temple and a square tirthkund lies behind the temple.
Significance
Devotees visit this temple to seek fulfillment of the following:-
- Shield from snakebite
- Naga dosha cure
Shlokas
Balam Balavatam Caham Kamaragavivarjitam Dharmaviruddho Bhutesu Kamo'smi Bharatarsabha
Meaning -According to this sloka, God is the isolated and aloof strength of the controlling and virtuous craving in men.
Ye Caiva Sattvika Bhava Rajasastamasasca Ye Matta Everti Tanviddhi Na Tvaham Tesu Temayi
Meaning -According to this sloka, though the only source of satva, rajas and tamas (good, obsessive and dark) elements is God, they are not present within the God or the deity.
Tribhirgunamayairbhavairebhih Sarvamidam Jagat Mohitam Nabhijanati Mamebhyah Paramavyayam
Meaning -According to this sloka, the entire world doesn't recognize the eternal God beyond them, because they are consumed by the elements of satva, rajas and tamas (good, obssessive and dark).
Daivi Hyesa Gunamayi Mama Maya Duratyaya Mameva Ye Prapadyante Mayametam Taranti Te
Meaning -According to this sloka, the heavenly maya of God is very complicated, but those who worship God will be able to overcome it.