Natheshwar Mahadev Temple, Prayagraj
Prayagraj’s natheshwar mahadev temple: Many ancient and miraculous temples are located on the holy land of Prayagraj, but in all of them the Natheshwar Mahadev Temple remains the center of special faith among the devotees due to its unique tradition and recognition. This temple is not only a religious place for Shiva devotees, but also presents a wonderful example of faith, reverence and faith. The special thing of this temple is that devotees here ask for a vow by locking.
Importance of Natheshwar Mahadev Temple
Usually, devotees ask for their vow by offering flowers, fruits, sweets or water in the temples, but this view is completely different in the Natheshwar Mahadev temple. Here devotees place different size locks in the temple complex, around the Shivling or on the walls. It is believed that as long as it is locked, the wish of the devotee is safe with Lord Shiva and the possibility of completing it increases. After completion of the vow, the devotees come back and thank God by opening that lock or by locking a new lock.
Case of locks and faith of locks
According to local people and priests associated with the temple, this is a centuries -old practice. It has become not just a superstition, but has become a symbol of the unwavering faith and belief of the devotees. Young men and women who wish to marry, people wandering in search of jobs, couple who wish for children and even patients struggling with serious diseases come here with their vow and pay their reverence by locking them.
There is a fair of devotees in Sawan
The month of Sawan is a special period of worship of Lord Shiva and during this time a crowd of devotees throngs the Natheshwar Mahadev temple. Shiva devotees who bring Kavad do Jalabhishek here and hand them off their wishes to God.
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