Ashokdham Temple

Ashokdham Mandir also known as Indradamneshwar Mahadev Mandir is located at ASHOK DHAM RAJAUNA CHOUKI in Lakhisarai district, Bihar. It is a temple complex having Indradamneshwar Mahadev Mandir in the center dedicated to the primary deity lord Shiva surrounded by three more temples dedicated to Goddess Parvati, the mount of the Shiva Nandi and Goddess Durga.

Ashokdham Mandir, Lakhisarai
View of Ashokdham Temple at Lakhisarai.
Religion
AffiliationHinduism
DistrictLakhisarai
DeityShiva
FestivalsMaha Shivaratri
Governing bodyShree Indradamneshwar Mahadev Trust
Location
LocationBalgudar Village
StateBihar
Country India
Shown within Bihar
Ashokdham Temple (India)
Ashokdham Temple (Asia)
Geographic coordinates25°11′35.7″N 86°04′23.9″E
Architecture
TypeHindu Architecture
CreatorKing Indradyumna
Date established12th century
Temple(s)4

History

It is said that this place has been a center of worship since the 8th century. Narayan Pal, the 6th emperor of Pala Empire initiated the regular worship of the Shivlingam in the 8th century. In the 12th century, a temple was built on this place by King Indradyumna. It is said that the temple was demolished and for many years there were no remains above ground.

On 7 April 1977, two boys named Ashok and Gajanand were discovered the Giant Shivlingam beneath the ground while playing a traditional Gilli-danda game. On 11 February 1993, the Shankaracharya of Jagannathpuri inaugurated the restructure of the temple complex. The current temple complex building started on 15 November 2002 under Shree Indradamneshwar Mahadev Mandir Trust.[1][2]

Maha Shivrati

Every year on the day of Maha Shivratri millions of pilgrims from various parts of India visit this shrine and offer sacred water of Ganges to the deity.

  • Lord Vishnu, Ashokdham (found in a pond during a minor digging work in June 2018)
  • Mahashivratri celebration, Ashokdham
  • Lord Shiva, Ashokdham

See also

References
  1. "Ashokdham Temple - Lakhisarai".
  2. "Shivlingam unearthed by Ashok".
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