Highest Mahadev Temple: There are many temples dedicated to Lord Shiva across the country. Devotees come here in large numbers to take advantage of the darshan of Mahadev. These include the Tungnath temple of Uttarakhand. This temple is dedicated to Mahadev. This temple is the tallest Shiva temple in the world. According to religious belief, this temple was built by the Pandavas to please Mahadev.
Highest Mahadev Temple: Tungnath, the Tallest Shiva Temple
- Mahadev has the highest place in Sanatan Dharma.
- There are many temples dedicated to Lord Shiva in the country.
- Mother Parvati had performed penance in a temple in Uttarakhand.
In Sanatan scriptures, special importance has been given to worshipping Lord Shiva and Mother Parvati. Mahadev loves Monday. On this day, devotees worship Mahadev in the morning. Along with this, they offer fruits, sweets and other things to Lord Shiva and on this day they plan to visit the temple for Mahadev’s darshan (Tungnath temple darshan).
If you are also planning to visit a temple, then definitely visit Tungnath Temple (highest Shiva temple) located in Uttarakhand. This temple is located in Rudraprayag district of Uttarakhand. Tungnath Temple is included in Panch Kedar. In such a situation, let us know the special things related to this temple.
Tungnath Temple History
According to religious belief, Highest Mahadev Temple, Tungnath, was built by the Pandavas to please Lord Shiva. This temple is built in Indian architectural style.
According to religious beliefs, it was at this place that Maa Parvati performed penance to get Mahadev as her husband. According to another belief, Lord Ram performed penance at this place after killing Ravana. Since Ravana was a Brahmin, Ram ji was accused of the sin of killing a brahma, to get freedom from which Ram ji performed penance.
Chandrashila temple is at some distance from this temple. If you do not visit this temple, then the darshan of Mahadev seated in Tungnath temple is considered incomplete. This temple is situated at an altitude of about 3680 meters above sea level. The beauty of this temple is very special. For your information, let us tell you that due to heavy snowfall, Tungnath temple remains closed between November and March. This temple is included in the main temples of Mahadev.
How to reach Tungnath Temple?
If you want to go to Tungnath temple, then you can easily reach the temple by air, rail or road.
To go by air, there is Jolly Grant Airport of Dehradun near Tungnath temple . From here you can reach Pangar village near Chopta by cab.You can also reach the temple by train. There are Dehradun, Haridwar or Rishikesh stations near this temple. From where you can reach Chopta with the help of bus or taxi. Apart from this, you can also take the help of bus. For this you can reach Pangar village by bus. From here you can reach Chopta by taxi.
(Disclaimer: The information given here is based on general information. Before adopting it, definitely take medical advice. THE MONK does not confirm this.)
