Temples of India: Pataleshwar Mahadev Temple

 

The Pataleshwar Mahadev Temple is situated in Orai, Uttar Pradesh.

This temple was built 120 years ago.

The meaning of the name "Pataleshwar" is "Lord of the Netherworld,"

Devotees believe that worshipping at this temple during Sawan can wash away all their sins while bringing peace and prosperity to their lives. The temple attracts thousands of devotees during Sawan, who participate in rituals, offer milk and bilva leaves (Bel Patra) to the Shiva Lingam, and chant mantras.

The Sawan month is marked by grand celebrations at this Temple.

The "Kanwar Yatra," in which followers, referred to as "Kanwariyas," travel to the temple bearing sacred water from the Ganges to present to Lord Shiva, is one of the primary attractions.

The Pataleshwar Mahadev Temple has several unique traditions associated. This includes the "Rudrabhishek," a unique ceremony that is carried out to get Lord Shiva's blessings. On night vigils, devotees recite stories from the Shiva Purana and sing devotional songs. Additionally, the temple provides the devotees with free meals, called Bhandara.

It is located at 112 km from Kanpur.