Tarkeshwar Mahadev Explained

Tarkeshwar Mahadev
Map Type:India Uttarakhand
Coordinates:29.8398°N 78.7932°W
Country:India
State:Uttarakhand
District:Pauri Garhwal district
Location:Lansdowne, Pauri Garhwal Uttarakhand
Elevation M:1800
Architecture:Hindu

Tarkeshwar Mahadev[1] is a village 36 km from Lansdowne and at a height of 1,800 m.[2] [3] The place is known for its temple dedicated to Shiva. Surrounded by thick forests of cedar and pine, it is an ideal place for those who seek for beauty in nature.[4] During Shivratri, a special worship is held. The temple committee provides a dharamshala for accommodation. At Lansdown you will find many hotels for stay. It is good place for family trip for 1–2 days.[5] [6] [7]

History

According to the legend, Tarkasur was a demon who meditated and worshiped Lord Shiva at this location for a boon. Pleased by his devotion, Lord Shiva gave him a boon of immortality as per Tarkasur request except from Lord Shiva's son. Tarkasur started being evil by killing saints and threatening gods. Sages asked for help from Lord Shiva. Disturbed by wrongdoings of Tarkasur, Lord Shiva married Parvati and Kartikeya is born. Kartikeya soon killed Tarkasur but at the time of death Tarkasur makes prayer to Lord Shiva and asked for pardon. Mahadev then attached his name to the temple where Tarkasur meditated once. Hence the place named as Tarkeshwar Mahadev.

The Presiding deity of this temple is Lord Shiva. The temple is located amidst thick forests of Deodar, Cedar and Pine. Earlier there was a Shivling present at the Tarkeshwar Mahadev temple, but now a Lord Shiva idol performing tandava is worshiped. The Shivling in the temple is placed under the idol of the deity. A temple dedicated to Goddess Shakti lies adjacent to the main temple. According to another myth, it is said that Goddess Parvati had transformed herself into 7 deodar trees, in order to provide shade to Lord Shiva and the deodar trees of the region have been originated from these 7 trees. The shape of the deodar grove is believed to be in the form of the letter Om.

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Notes and References

  1. Web site: नवभारतटाइम्स.कॉम . 2019-03-23 . भगवान शिव के लिए देवी लक्ष्मी ने यहां खोदा है कुंड, देवी पार्वती हैं वृक्ष के रूप में . 2022-05-03 . नवभारत टाइम्स . hi-IN.
  2. Web site: Tarkeshwar Mahadev Temple, Lansdowne . 2022-05-03 . Tripadvisor . en.
  3. Web site: Tadkeshwar Mahadev Temple Lansdowne - How to Reach Tadkeshwar Mahadev Temple . 2022-05-03 . www.euttaranchal.com.
  4. Web site: Tarkeshwar Mahadev Temple District Pauri Garhwal, Government of Uttarakhand India . 2022-05-03 . en-US.
  5. Web site: Bisht . Deepak . 2020-07-13 . Tadkeshwar Mahadev, Lansdowne Pauri Garhwal ताड़केश्वर महादेव . 2022-05-03 . en-US.
  6. Web site: Tarkeshwar Mahadev Temple (ताड़केश्वर महादेव मंदिर) Lansdowne, Tarkeshwar Mahadev Mandir, location, timings, best time to visit. . 2022-05-03 . thedivineindia.com . en.
  7. Web site: Tarkeshwar Siddhapeeth Tarkeshar Dham · RQQV+W7P, TADKESWAR MAHADEV CHKULIYAKHAL, Lansdowne, Uttarakhand 246155, India . 2022-05-03 . Tarkeshwar Siddhapeeth Tarkeshar Dham · RQQV+W7P, TADKESWAR MAHADEV CHKULIYAKHAL, Lansdowne, Uttarakhand 246155, India . en.