Tuesday, February 20, 2018

Sri Bhavnath Mahadev mandir

Sri Bhavnath Mahadev mandir is located at the foot hills of the Girnar Hills. 



This temple is dedicated to Lord Shiva and has been believed to have stood here at Junagadh from ancient times. Bhavnath Mahadev Temple is one of the foremost Holy Places in Junagadh city and famous for Bhavnath Fair which is visited by devotees from around the world. 

The temple is located in the neighbouring area of Girnar mountain range which is near to Girnar Taleti. From Girnar Taleti one has to reach the temple by foot climbing up to the Girnar hills. The Bhavnath Mahadev Temple is surrounded by many ancient holy places resting at the foothills of Girnar. 

Every Year at the temple two key festivals are celebrated which include Maha Shivaratri and Lili Parikrama.

A five day Bhavnath Mahadev Fair (Bhavnath Mahadev Mela) is held during the festival of Mahashivratri which is a worldwide tourist attraction. The Mahapuja (Prayers) of Lord Shiva takes place at midnigh in this temple on the 14th day of the dark half of the month of Magh, as per the Hindu calendar. (Somewhere in February).

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