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Monday, July 20, 2009

Temples

  • Mahakeleshwara : This temple of Lord Shiva with its lingam is one of the 12 Jyotirlingas in India. It is also knows as the the shrine of Mahakaleshwara. The temple has an idol of Omkareshwars shiva, Ganesh, Parvati, Kartikeya and Shiva's Bull - Nandi.
  • Bade Ganeshji ka Mandir : There is a sculptured image of Lord Ganesh in this temple, close to the tank near Mahakaleshwar.
  • Chintamani Ganesh : A temple of considerable antiquity and popular place of pilgrimage, the idol here is believed to be self formed
  • Mangalnath : Regarded as the birthplace of Mars according to the Skanda Purana, Mangalanath commands a panoramic view of the shipra. Mahadev is worshipped at the temple here.
  • Harsiddhi Temple : An important shrine with the image of Goddess Annapurna
  • Siddhavat :The enormous banyan tree on the banks of the Shipra has been vested with great sanctity.
  • Kal BhairaV : The worship of Kal Bhairava is carried out here and the temple was noteworthy for its exquisite painting in the Malwa style, traces of which still remain. Close by is the village of Bhairogarh, famous for its ancient technique in cloth printing
  • Gopal mandir : A sanctum inlaid with marble and silver plated doors constitute the main attraction of this temple.
  • Pir Matsyendranath : Dedicated to the memory of Matsyendranath, a great Shaivite leader of the Natha sect, this ancient site has a scenic setting on the banks of the Shipra. A place of pilgrimage for both Hindus and Muslims, this site has yielded antiquities during excavations carried out here, which date back to 7 and 6 BC.
  • GadKalika: The deity in this temple is believed to have worshipped by Kalidasa. Renovated in 7 AD by the Emperor Harshavardhana, it was restored yet again in the Parmar and, in modern times, by the erstwhile Gwalior State.
  • Navgraha ka Mandir (Triveni): Situated on the Triveni Ghat of Shipra, this temple is dedicated to the nine planets.
  • Wageshwari Mandir : This temple is known for the biggest statue of mata Wageshwari. Recently builded temple having a look of ancient times. Here you will find a Ganga mata statue residing in water .

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