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Uma Maheshwara Temple
- Nashik,Maharashtra
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Hidden by a stone wall, this east facing temple has a large wooden outer hall that has a handsomely carved ceiling. Lord Shiva is in the middle, flanked by Ganga and Parvati to the right and left respectively are made of black marble and are 2 ft tall. It is believed that the Marathas brought these idols from Karnatak during one of their expeditions. Trimbakrav Vishvanath Pethe, the hero of Panipat, built this temple in 1758. The samadhis of about 20 ascetics are present to the north of this temple. Hidden by a stone wall, this east facing temple has a large wooden outer hall that has a handsomely carved ceiling. Lord Shiva is in the middle, flanked by Ganga and Parvati to the right and left respectively are made of black marble and are 2 ft tall. It is believed that the Marathas brought these idols from Karnatak during one of their expeditions. Trimbakrav Vishvanath Pethe, the hero of Panipat, built this temple in 1758. The samadhis of about 20 ascetics are present to the north of this temple.
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.