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Valukeshvara

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In Hinduism, Valuka Iswar is an Avatar or form of Lord Shiva, which literally means an idol made of sand, Sanskrit:valuka= Sand, Ishwara= Lord, (Template:Lang-hi).[1]

Famous Valuka Iswar shrines

The ancient Walkeshwar Temple in the Indian city of Mumbai was built under the supervision of minister Lakshman Prabhu of the Silhara dynasty to commemorate and worship Valuka Iswar.[2]

References

  1. ^ The Saraswat Mutt samsthans
  2. ^ Walkeshwar, Mumbai, Maharashtra


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