Bijli Mahadev Temple: There is a temple located on the peaks of Himachal Pradesh, where the Shivalinga breaks automatically every 12 years. This Shivalinga Kullu Located on the high hills of the district, which is known as Bijli Mahadev.

There is a place amidst peaceful atmosphere and forests, where a miracle happens every 12 years. But you will be surprised to know the method of reassembling this Shivalinga.

Lightning strikes every 12 years

this temple Kullu About 20 kilometers away from and about 7874 above sea level feet of height But it is built. This temple is not as simple as it looks.

Regarding its tradition, local people say that lightning falls on Shivalinga once every 12 years. Which is considered to be the divine leela of Lord Shiva.

Lord Shiva himself throws lightning on himself

The religious belief here is that Lord Shiva himself throws lightning on himself, because he already takes upon himself all the troubles that come on earth.

Due to which, as soon as lightning strikes, there is a loud explosion and the Shivalinga breaks into pieces. But here the local people consider it a part of a unique tradition.

butter and barley Shivling associated with

A few days after the breaking of Shivalinga, the priests and local people made butter and barley The broken pieces are carefully joined together by applying a paste, then after a few days this paste gets removed and the Shivalinga starts looking as before.

After which it is worshiped again as per the rituals, which the people here consider no less than a miracle.

What is the story of Bijli Mahadev?

There is a mythological story related to this temple, according to which it is believed that Beas once near the river Kulant of name monster Wanted to drown this entire valley. Then he took the form of a python and started scaring the people there.

After which Lord Shiva appeared there and fought with the demon and set fire to his tail, due to which he died. It is believed that on this mountain Kulant The demon’s body also fell, after which Bijli Mahadev was established there. so it Kulant Also known as Peetha.

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Ashok Sundari, Everyone knows about the two sons of Lord Shiva, Kartikeya and Shri Ganesh ji. But do you know that Lord Shiva and mother were also the daughter of Parvati. Whose name was ‘Ashok Sundari’. According to Padma Purana, Ashok Sundari was born from a special tree ‘Kalpavriksha’.

Ashok Sundari was born with the wishes of mother Parvati and Shiva. Who was the ultimate beauty and was a goddess full of satisfaction. According to the Puranas, Ashok Sundari blesses his devotees of beauty and splendor. In South India, Ashok Sundari is known as ‘Bala Tripura Sundari’ and ‘Devi Raiki’ and ‘Devi Jwalamukhi’ in various regions of North India.

How was Ashok Sundari born?
The mention of Ashok Sundari’s story is mentioned in the Padma Purana. According to Padma Purana, Mata Parvati lived in Kailash with Shiva. One day Mata Parvati expressed his desire to visit the Sundar Nandan forest in front of Shivji, during which both of them enjoyed nature in Sundar Nandan forest.

But while walking in the forest, Mata Parvati felt so attractive that she drowned in the attraction of that tree. When Mata Parvati wanted to know about this tree, Shiva said, this tree is not an ordinary tree, but ‘Kalpavriksha’. Which fulfills all kinds of desires.

Mata Parvati expressed his wish to the daughter from Kalpavriksha
After this, Mata Parvati expressed the desire of a beautiful daughter to take the test of Kalpavriksha, which was fulfilled immediately. A very beautiful girl originated from the Kalpa tree. Virgo asked Mother Parvati why did you produce me? what am I to do?

On which Mother Parvati said that, I have only generated you curious. But now that you have been born, I give you the name of Ashok Sundari. In the future, a king named Nahusha will be born in the lunar dynasty, which will marry you. In this way, Ashok Sundari Mata Parvati and the daughter of Shiva were called.

Ashok Sundari cursed Asura Hunda
The name Ashok Sundari means a woman who never has any sorrow. According to mythology, when Ashok Sundari became young, contrary to the wishes of mother Parvati, she went to do penance in the forest. There, Asura Hunda saw Ashok Sundari doing penance and became fascinated.

Asura Hunda proposed marriage in front of him, which Ashok Sundari rejected and said that my parents have already decided my marriage with a person named Nahusha.

After which Asura Hunda took the form of a widow with deceit and requested Ashok Sundari to walk to his place of residence. Ashok Sundari walked at the widow’s residence. After a while, when the palace of Asura Hunda came out, Ashok Sundari understood his deceit.

After which Ashok Sundari cursed the Asura Hunda and said that he will be slaughtered by Nahush. After which Ashok Sundari returned to Mount Kailash, residence of his parents with fear and despair.

Marriage of Nahush and Ashok Sundari
When Asura Hunda came to know about Nahush, he made many efforts to kill Nahusha, which proved to be failed. After this, Nahush’s parents sent him to the ashram of sage Vasistha. Where Nahusha has studied all the weapons and scriptures in the ashram and killed the Asura Hunda according to the already decided things.

Ashok Sundari and Nahush were married after the death of Asura Hunda. Both got a beautiful son. Whose name was Yayati. It was Yayati who founded Yaduvanshi and Purveenshi. Those who later become ancestors of the Kauravas and Pandavas, the hero of Mahabharata.

Nahush became king of heaven
According to Hindu scripture, Nahusha was the ruler of the lunar dynasty. Nahusha was the son of age, who was the eldest son of Purva and his mother Prabha who was the daughter of Swara Bhanu. Nahusha and Ashok Sundari also had 6-7 sons. In which Yati, the eldest son, decided to become a monk. Yayati, the second son of Nahusha, took the rule of the state as a successor and became king.

It is said that Nahusha, the king of heaven, was declared on Indra’s disappearance. After which ego came inside Nahush. He tried to woo Indra’s wife Indrani, due to which he got curse and had to take a snake form.

Nahush stayed in this form until he met Yudhishthira. This incident happened when the Pandavas were traveling towards the Himalayas. During this, Bhima’s eyes went towards a snake.

After which Yudhishthira liberated him from curse. The story of Ashok Sundari, Asura Hunda and Nahusha learns to what extent the greed of beauty can push you into the path of unrighteousness.

Masik shivratri 2025: Devotees fast on monthly Shivaratri and wish Lord Shiva special and pray for his blessings. Now the preparations for the monthly Shivaratri coming in the month of May have also started by the devotees. Let us know when is the monthly Shivaratri 2025, what is it auspicious and how to worship.

May Monthly Shivaratri Date and Day of 2025
The monthly Shivaratri of May this year will be celebrated on Sunday, 25 May 2025. On this day, the beginning of Chaturdashi Tithi will be at 3.51 pm, which will run for 12:11 pm on the next day i.e. 26 May.

The auspicious time of Nishith period for Shiva worship will start from 11:58 minutes on the night of 25 May and will be 12 to 39 minutes. In such a situation, Shiva devotees will worship Lord Shiva by observing a fast on this day.

This day is considered good for the special worship of Lord Shiva and Mother Parvati. Fasting and worshiping on this day gives special virtue and the troubles of life are removed.

May Monthly Shivaratri 2025 Auspicious Muhurta
There are many important Muhurta on the day of May Monthly Shivaratri, in which worship gives special fruits:

• Sunrise: 5:26 am
• Sunset: 7:11 pm
• Brahma Muhurta: 4:04 am to 4:45 pm
• Vijay Muhurta: 2:36 to 3:31 pm
• Abhijeet Muhurta: 11:58 am to 12:50 pm
• Mudhuli Muhurta: 7:09 pm to 7:30 pm
• Nishith Pooja Muhurta: 11:22 to 12:01 pm

It is very beneficial to worship, consecrate and chant Lord Shiva especially in these Muhurtas.

Monthly Shivaratri Puja Vidhi
On this day, offer water, milk, honey, belpatra, dhatura and ash on the Shivling. Along with Lord Shiva, worship Goddess Parvati, Ganesh ji and Karthikeya ji. Chanting “Om Namah Shivaya”, perform aarti and pray to God for the welfare of yourself and family. The worship performed during the Nishith period is considered especially fruitful.

Importance of monthly shivratri

1. There is peace and prosperity in life
2. Family discord ends
3. All the crises are overcome by the grace of Lord Shiva
4. Home tribulation, financial troubles and mental stress get relief
5. If the elder son of the family does this fast with reverence, then the whole family gets auspicious results.

May Monthly Shivaratri 2025 is an occasion when you can fold your life in a positive direction by worshiping Lord Shiva. Whether you fast or just worship, even a little reverence can give immense results. If you wish for happiness, peace and success, then do not pay attention to Lord Shiva on this monthly Shivaratri.