Varanasi Mahamrityunjay Mahadev Mandir – Guide
Mahamrityunjay Mahadev Mandir is one of the most holy temple of lord Shiva which is situated in the city of Varanasi. This temple is dedicated to Lord Shiva and is located on the way from Darnagar to Kalabhairav Temple. There is an ancient well here which has religious significance and its water is believed to cure many diseases.
History of this Temple
The history of Varanasi Mahamrityunjay Mahadev Mandir is related to an ancient well and Shivling. The word Mrityunjaya Mahadev means the Lord who is victorious over death. It is believed that the Shivling in this temple keeps all the devotees away from their unnatural death. Lord Shiva is worshiped as Mrityunjaya Mahadev by the devotees for his victory over unnatural death.
It is believed that it is a mixture of many underground water streams and has miraculous effect to cure many diseases. Another story behind the miraculous well is that “Dhanvantari” who was the Father of Ayurveda has put all his medicine in that well, that’s why the water of this well is holy and capable of curing various types of diseases along with their medicinal effect.
Varanasi Mahamrityunjay Mahadev Mandir opens at 4:00 AM in the morning and close at 12:00 AM in the midnight. Aarti is performed three times in this temple as 5:30 AM in the morning, 6:30 PM in the evening and 11:30 PM in the night.
| Saturday | 04:00 AM to 12:00 PM, Aarti: 05:30 AM, 06:30 PM & 11:30 PM |
| Sunday | 04:00 AM to 12:00 PM, Aarti: 05:30 AM, 06:30 PM & 11:30 PM |
| Monday | 04:00 AM to 12:00 PM, Aarti: 05:30 AM, 06:30 PM & 11:30 PM |
| Tuesday | 04:00 AM to 12:00 PM, Aarti: 05:30 AM, 06:30 PM & 11:30 PM |
| Wednesday | 04:00 AM to 12:00 PM, Aarti: 05:30 AM, 06:30 PM & 11:30 PM |
| Thursday | 04:00 AM to 12:00 PM, Aarti: 05:30 AM, 06:30 PM & 11:30 PM |
| Friday | 04:00 AM to 12:00 PM, Aarti: 05:30 AM, 06:30 PM & 11:30 PM |
Places to visit near this Temple
Assi Ghat
Assi Ghat is a holy place situated at a distance of 7 kms from Varanasi Railway Station. The specialty here is that people pay homage to Lord Shiva by worshiping a huge Shiva Linga situated under a Peepal tree.
Kashi Vishwanath Temple
The Kashi Vishwanath Temple, situated on the banks of the holy river Ganga, is the most famous religious place in Varanasi. Kashi Vishwanath Temple is one of the 12 Jyotirlingas or temples dedicated to Lord Shiva who is known as Vishwanath and Vishweshvarar, meaning ruler of the entire universe.
Manikarnika Ghat
Manikarnika Ghat is located at a distance of about 5.5 kilometers from Varanasi. It is one of the main destinations of India. This Ghat is considered an auspicious place for cremation. This place is also considered as the gateway to the next life.
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How to reach this Temple
By Air- The nearest airport from Varanasi Mahamrityunjay Mahadev Mandir is Varanasi airport which is at a distance of about few kms from this temple. From here you can easily reach this temple by using local transport services or taxi.
By Train- The nearest railway station from Varanasi Mahamrityunjay Mahadev Mandir is Varanasi Junction railway station which is at a distance of about few kms from this temple. From here you can easily reach this temple by using local transport services or taxi.
By Road- Roads to this temple are well connected with the other cities of the country so you can easily reach this temple by using your own vehicle or by any public buses or taxi from any part of the country.
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