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Shiva Temple
- Nashik,Maharashtra
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Balajipant Natu built this Shiva temple in 1820. According to an inscription on the eastern face of the outer wall, the sabhamandap and a rest house were built by Narayanrav Yamaji in Shaka 1767 (1845). At the foot of a pipal tree about 13 meters south of the rest house, is a 4-armed Maruti, that women circumabulate and light lamps made of wheat paste, in the hope of becoming pregnant.
Significance
Devotees visit this temple to seek fulfillment of the following:-
- Child boon
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.