Two Shivlingas in the same sanctum sanctorum, know what is the special belief of this temple

Agneswar Mahadev Temple, Mount Abu

Sawan 2026: The holy month of Saavan is considered most auspicious for worshiping Lord Shiva. According to the calendar, this year Sawan will start from 30th July 2026 and will continue till 28th August 2026. Throughout this month, huge crowds of devotees gather in Shiva temples across the country. If you are planning to visit some special and miraculous Shiva temple this Sawan, then Agneswar Mahadev Temple located in Mount Abu, Rajasthan can be special for you. The biggest specialty of this temple is that there are two Shivalingas installed facing each other in the same sanctum, which makes it one of the very rare Shiva temples in the country. Let us know about the special belief related to the temple.

The ancient Shiva temple is situated in the valleys of Aravalli.

Agneswar Mahadev Temple, located in Mount Abu, the only hill station of Rajasthan, is situated amidst the calm and natural valleys of the Aravalli mountain range, about 7 kilometers from Delwara. In the month of Sawan, devotees from far and wide come here for special worship and Jalabhishek.

Two Shivalingas in the same sanctum, this is the biggest feature

The most unique thing about Agneshwar Mahadev Temple is that here two Shivalingas are installed facing each other in the same sanctum. Not only this, along with both the Shivalingas, two idols of Shiva family are also present. According to religious beliefs, this arrangement is considered a symbol of the special form of Shiva and Shakti. This is the reason why the religious importance of this temple is considered different from other Shiva temples.

The story of this temple is in Skanda Purana.

According to religious beliefs, information about Agneshwar Mahadev Temple is also found in Skanda Purana. It is believed that Lord Shri Ram’s guru Maharishi Vishwamitra and Lord Dhanvantari, the god of Ayurveda, had performed penance at this place. Therefore, this place is considered a major center not only for Shiva devotees but also for the faith related to the Rishi tradition.

The sacred water pond of the temple never dries up.

The sacred water pond built in the temple premises is a center of special attraction for the devotees. According to local belief, no matter how much water is taken out from this pond, its water never ends. This is the reason why it is considered a miraculous water pond.

The water of the pond is considered as sacred as the Ganga.

Local people believe that the water of this pond is as pure as the water of Ganga. Many devotees also take this water home. It is also believed that bathing in the water of this pond or using it with devotion provides relief from many types of skin diseases.

Crowd of devotees gather in Sawan

Special splendor is seen in Agneshwar Mahadev Temple throughout the month of Sawan. Devotees perform Jalabhishek of Lord Shiva, perform Rudrabhishek and pray for happiness, prosperity, good health and fulfillment of wishes.

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Disclaimer: The information given in this news is based on religious beliefs and general information. TV9 Bharatvarsha does not confirm this.

Varun Chauhan

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