Kirateshwar Mahadev Temple, West Sikkim, Sikkim
| Date built: | – |
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| Deity: | Lord shiva |
| Architectural style: | – |
| Major festivals | Bala Chaturdasi and Maha , Shivaratri |
| Locale: | Legship |
| District:: | Gyalshing, West Sikkim |
| Address: | Kirateshwar Mahadev Shiva Temple Legship, near the Rangit River, Sikkim – 737111 |
| Phone | – |
Kirateshwar Mahadev Temple is a Hindu temple, identified to be a Hindu pilgrimage site which is located at Legship, West Sikkim, India along the banks of River Rangeet.,which has many mythological episodes of the Mahabharata attached to it. The temple is also known as Kirateshwar Mahadev Thaan by the Kirati people or simply known as Shiv Mandir.Architecture
Legend / Local stories
According to Hindu mythology, pleased with Arjuna’s hard penance and devotion, Lord Shiva appeared before him in the very spot where the temple lies a hunter Kirateshwar or Lord of the Kiratas and blessed him with success in the Mahabharat War.Long time ago as the people found miraculously existed a stone manifesting Shiva Ling. The said Shiv Ling is the main effigy of worship. Belief of many that a mere visit with true devotion to this temple fulfills one’s wishes particularly a wish for son or daughter and also wishes for peace harmony and good health.
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How to Reach:
This temple is located at a small distance of 4 km, on the Gayzing-Pelling route from Pelling. It is easily accessible from the cities like Pemayangtse and Geyzing. From Siliguri, the temple can be accessed using air and train. A guest house for the accommodation of the devotees has also been made available.
Main God: At the temple Lord Shiva is worshipped in the form of Shivaling which is the only idol here which is worshipped. Also, shrines of Goddess Durga and Ram are present at the temple.
Legend: According to scriptures, it is believed to be the place where Arjuna was blessed for the war of Mahabharata. Festivals celebrated at the Temple: Maha Shivaratri is celebrated during the month of January and during Dec-Nov another festival called Bala Chaturdasi is celebrated here at the temple. Every morning and evening is started off with Aarti and the Puja is performed as per the Vedic rituals.
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