Jaleshwar Mahadev Temple
Jaleshwar Mahadev Temple (Nepali: जलेश्वर महादेव मन्दिर) is a hindu temple of Shiva situated at Mahottari district, Nepal.[1] Pilgrims visit this temple on Maha Shivaratri and Vasant Panchami.[2] The city of Jaleshwar where this temple is located is named after this temple.[3]
| Jaleshwar Mahadev Temple | |
|---|---|
जलेश्वर महादेव मन्दिर | |
 Jaleshwar Mahadev Temple | |
| Religion | |
| Affiliation | Hinduism |
| District | Mahottari |
| Province | Madhesh Province |
| Deity | Shiva |
| Festivals | Mahashivaratri and Basant Panchami |
| Location | |
| Country | Nepal |
  Location of temple  Jaleshwar Mahadev Temple (Nepal) | |
| Geographic coordinates | 26.651107°N 85.796785°E |
| Architecture | |
| Type | Gumbaz |
Records indicates that the temple was in existence from the time of King Janak. It is believed that during the marriage between Rama and Sita, soils were taken from this temple.[4] A copper inscription in the temple indicates that to administer the temple, in 1869 BS (1812-1813), king Girvan Yuddha Bikram Shah provided 275 bighas of land.[5]
The temple is constructed with Gumbaja architecture. In the middle of the main temple, there is a square Shiva Linga which lies below water. There is a pond near the temple.[5]
Gallery
Main temple
Shiva Linga in water
See also
References
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- Mausam (26 October 2016). "Madhes and tourism: Abundant potential". The Himalayan Times. Retrieved 13 March 2021.
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- "महोत्तरी जिल्लाको प्रसिद्ध धार्मिक तीर्थस्थल जलेश्वर महादेव Nepalpatra". Retrieved 13 March 2021.