Geparnath Mahadev Temple

Geparnath Mahadev Temple is a historic Hindu temple dedicated to Shiva, located near Kota, Rajasthan, India. Known for its natural beauty and self-performing Abhishekam of Shiva Lingam by a natural water stream, the temple attracts numerous devotees and tourists.[1][2]

Geparnath Mahadev Temple
गेपरनाथ महादेव मंदिर
A view of Geparnath Mahadev
Religion
AffiliationHinduism
DistrictKota, Rajasthan
DeityShiva
FestivalMaha Shivaratri
Location
StateRajasthan
Country India
Location in Rajasthan
Geographic coordinates25.06826°N 75.71438°E / 25.06826; 75.71438
Architecture
Creatorwife of King Bhoj
Date established1520 A.D.

History

Built in the 16th century, this temple is attributed to the wife of King Bhoj. It is nestled 400 feet deep in the hills, and one has to climb down around 350 steps to reach the temple.[1]

Architectural Features

The temple is situated at a place on the banks of the Chambal river. Here a stream of water keeps falling on the Shiva lingam naturally. Near this, there is a reservoir made in a natural form in which the devotees take bath.[2]

Cultural Significance

The temple is renowned for its annual Maha Shivaratri fair, which draws thousands of visitors from distant areas. This event underscores the temple's religious importance and its role in local traditions.[3]

Conservation

Since 1961, the Archaeological Survey of India has protected the temple, preserving its historical and cultural heritage.[1]

Tourism

The temple's natural beauty and spiritual significance make it a potential site for tourism development. Locals suggest that its infrastructure should be enhanced to promote local tourism.[1]

Incidents

In 2008, a tragic incident occurred when the temple steps collapsed, trapping 135 visitors in which one person died due to the stairs of the temple collapsed. This event brought national attention to the temple's condition and accessibility.[4] Another incident happened in 2022, when two students drowned in Kund (reservoir) at temple, one deceased was from Bihar and the other from Madhya Pradesh.[5]

See also

References
  1. Bharat, E. T. V. (2020-02-20). "महाशिवरात्रि विशेष: कोटा का गेपरनाथ महादेव मंदिर जहां प्रकृति खुद करती है भोलेनाथ का जलाभिषेक". ETV Bharat News (in Hindi). Retrieved 2024-05-30.
  2. "Savan 2020 : जानिए कोटा के अद्भुत शिव मंदिरों की महिमा जिसे जानकर आप भी इसे कहेंगे शिवनगरी…देखिए तस्वीरें". Patrika News (in Hindi). 2020-07-10. Retrieved 2024-05-30.
  3. "सावन में करिए श्री गेपरनाथ महादेव के दर्शन, पूरी होगी हर मनोकामना". News18 हिंदी (in Hindi). Retrieved 2024-05-30.
  4. "गेपरनाथ में 135 लोग फंसे, एक की मौत". One India.
  5. "Rajasthan: कोटा के गेपरनाथ महादेव कुंड में दो छात्र डूबे, एक मृतक बिहार और दूसरा मध्यप्रदेश का रहने वाला". Amar Ujala (in Hindi). Retrieved 2024-05-30.
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