Maha Shivratri 2018

The #Maha_Shivratri is finally here and we can't stop ourselves to tell the eminence of #Lord_Shiva........#Rishikesh, a city in #Uttarakhand witnesses many stories related to #Mahadev

Amidst the sylvan forest in Rishikesh, the #Neelkanth_Mahadev_Temple is a sacred abode of Lord Shiva. It is believed that during the event of Samudra Manthan, Devas and Asuras churned the oceans in order to obtain Amrita (Elixir), then the poison was originated from the sea which then consumed by Lord Shiva and as a result, his throat turned blue in color and so Shiva is also known as #Neelkanth. It is to be believed that this is the same place where Lord Shiva consumed poison and hence a temple with the name, "Neelkanth Mahadev Temple" built here. This was really a great action by #Shiva

It's "Maha Shivratri", let us know about the temple that showcases a glimpse of the wedding of "Mahadev"

One of the famous temples dedicated to Lord Shiva, #Bhootnath_Temple is located in Rishikesh. One can get the pleasure of the darshan of Bhoothnath baba (or Lord Shiva). According to Hindu Mythology, while going to marry #Devi_Sati (previous birth of #Goddess_Parvati), Lord Shiva and his Baraat took rest here.

There are many more temples that have great stories related to Lord Shiva and Devi Parvati!