Bhuteshwar Mahadev Temple
Bhuteshwar mahadev temple: Mathura, the city of Shri Krishna, where the echo of Radhe-Radhe is heard at every step, Lord Bhootnath is also seated as Kotwal as Bhuteshwar Mahadev on this holy land. With the arrival of Sawan month, where Lord Krishna and Radha Rani are cheering in the entire city, Bholenath’s Jayaghosh is also echoing everywhere. There is an ancient temple in Mathura which is dedicated to Lord Shiva and its glory has been done for centuries.
The protector of the city of Shri Krishna, Bhuteshwar Mahadev
Located at Bhuteshwar intersection of Mathura city of Uttar Pradesh, this temple is considered not just a pagoda, but the protector of Shri Krishna’s city. It is believed that when Lord Krishna was born and he killed Kansa, he appointed Lord Shiva as the Kotwal of this city to protect Mathura and Brijvasis. Since then, Bholenath is sitting here as Bhuteshwar Mahadev.
The antiquity and mystery of the temple
Various beliefs are prevalent about this temple. Some historians and devotees consider it to be around 400-500 years old, while many people claim that this temple is more than 2000 years old. According to a legend, a demon named Tarakasura did harsh penance to please Lord Shiva here.
according to legend
According to another popular story, when Lord Krishna returned to Mathura from Vrindavan, he had to travel to Char Dham according to the words of his parents. However, he invited all the deities in Braj itself. In this sequence, Lord Bholenath spoke of being seated as Bhuteshwar Mahadev in Braj as Kashi Vishwanath. After this, Lord Krishna himself appointed Lord Bholenath as Kotwal of Braj, so that he could protect it here.
One of 52 Shaktipeeths
Another special feature of Bhuteshwar Mahadev Temple is that it is considered one of the 52 Shaktipeeths of India. Not only this, there is also the abode of Patal Devi in the underground sanctum sanctorum of this temple, where it is believed that Kansa also worshiped.
Special importance of worship
In this month, there are special worship and Rudrabhishek in this temple. Devotees offer water, belpatra, sandalwood and milk on the Shivling and pray to God to fulfill their wishes. It is believed that every wish of the devotee who worships here with true heart, every wish is definitely fulfilled.
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