Waneshwar Mahadev Temple

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Waneshwar Mahadev Temple
वाणेश्वर महादेव मंदिर
Religion
AffiliationHinduism
DistrictKanpur Dehat
DeityShiva
FestivalsMaha Shivaratri,Savan Somwar(Monday)
Location
StateUttar Pradesh
CountryIndia
Waneshwar Mahadev Temple is located in Uttar Pradesh
Waneshwar Mahadev Temple
Location within Uttar Pradesh
Geographic coordinates26°29′N 79°53′E / 26.48°N 79.89°E / 26.48; 79.89
Architecture
TypeHindu temple architecture

Waneshwar Mahadev Temple is a temple founded by Daityaraj Wanasur and dedicated to Lord Shiva.[1] The legendary Waneshwar Mahadev Temple (at village Jinayi)in sub-division Derapur, Kanpur Dehat district, Uttar Pradesh, India is the center of people's faith.

History

According to History Writer Pro. Laxmikant Tripathi Sithaupurwa (Sronitpur) was the capital of Daityaraj Wanasur. Wanasur son Daityaraj Bali founded huge Shivling in this temple. After war between Shri Krishna and Wanasur this temple demolished. Janmejay renovated by the son of Parikshit was named Wanpura Janmejay. After some time in local language it renamed Banipara Jinayi. Near Lord Shiva Temple are pond,Usha Burj, Vishnu statue etc. These are signs that authenticate mythology.[2]

Location

Rura railway station (North Central Railway), 7 km from the temple by road to east-south. Ambiapur Railway Station is at a distance 4 km to the north. It is also connected with Kanpur by Bela Road via Kahinjhari and via Rura to Kanpur.

Ling of Lord Shiva

50 centimeter high Ling of Lord Shiva is established on 1 meter high base (Argha) .

Fair

Here arranged a fifteen days fair at the time of Mahashivratri Parv each year. Devotees of districts Kanpur Dehat, Jalaun, Hamirpur and Banda worship Lord Shiva of Waneshwar with Ganges water in returning from Lodheshwar (Barabanki).[3]

Gallery

  • Waneshwar mahadev (internal view),
    Waneshwar mahadev (internal view),
  • Waneshwar Mahadev Mandir (worshipping view)
    Waneshwar Mahadev Mandir (worshipping view)
  • Waneshwar Mahadev Mandir (worshipping view)-1
    Waneshwar Mahadev Mandir (worshipping view)-1

References

  1. ^ http://kanpurdehat.nic.in/f_profile.html
  2. ^ http://www.jagran.com/uttar-pradesh/kanpur-dehat-12083122.html
  3. ^ http://kanpurdehat.nic.in/f_profile.html
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