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of Uttar Pradesh Aligarh tehsil of the district glasses villages falling under Sahara Khurd located in Patal Khediya Temple It is considered a unique confluence of faith, mythology and folk belief.
Three ancient Shivalingas of Lord Shiva are established here, whose depth and actual expanse no one has been able to measure till date. According to local beliefs, this Shivalinga is established till the underworld.
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Shivlingas were established by Kartikeya
According to local priests and village elders, these three Shivalingas were established by the sons of Lord Shiva himself. Kartikeya Did it. According to legend this establishment is the demon tadakasura Was done after the murder of.
Story of killing Tarakasura and anger of Shiva
According to the story, Tarakasur was a great devotee of Lord Shiva. After rigorous penance, he received many blessings, due to which he became extremely powerful and invincible. The gods and the inhabitants of the earth were troubled by his atrocities. Then to protect the gods, Shiva’s son Kartikeya killed Tarakasura.
But when this news reached Lord Shiva, he became extremely distressed by the killing of his devotee and got ready to assume the form of a fierce man. At this time, Mahashakti intervened and told Kartikeya that if he installed three Shivalingas and worshiped Shiva, his anger could be calmed. After this, Shivlingas were installed at three places near Sahara Khurd.
Names and beliefs of three Shivalingas
The names of these three Shivalingas are
First Shri Kumareshwar Mahadev,
Second Pratijneshwar Mahadev,
and third Kapaleeshwar Mahadev.
Local people also collectively call them ‘Gupta Shivalinga’. It is believed that these Shivalingas are endowed with divine powers and till date no one has been able to estimate how deep their actual extent is within the earth.
Unsuccessful attempt to measure the depth of Shivalingas
local priest Pandit Gopal Sharma According to this, many decades ago some people had tried to measure the depth of these Shivlingas. When the ground was excavated, water came out at some depth, but no one could reach the root or base of the Shivalinga. After this, people’s belief became even stronger that this Shivalinga is established till the underworld.
The belief behind the name ‘Patal Khediya’
The place where this Shivalinga is situated is called Patal Khediya. According to local folklore, this name is related to the mysterious depth of Shivalingas. Villagers believe that there is a flow of divine energy within the earth, due to which this place holds special importance for seekers and devotees. It is believed that prayers done with a true heart give quick results here.
A grand fair will be organized on Mahashivratri
On the occasion of Mahashivratri, a grand fair will be organized in the Patal Khediya temple complex. On this occasion, married women come here with their families to worship Lord Shiva and pray for family happiness and prosperity.
Preparations for security, drinking water, lighting and medical facilities are being made by the local administration and village committee. A large number of devotees from Aligarh city and surrounding districts are likely to reach here.
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