Sirohi : Many people are confused about the beginning of Shravan month, whether Sawan is starting on 21st July or 22nd July. Let us tell you that this year Shravan month is starting on 22nd July 2024, while the full moon of Shravan month will be on 19th August 2024. Now if we talk about 21st July, then this day is the full moon of Ashadh month. 21st July is being celebrated as Guru Purnima. The team is continuously giving you information related to Sawan and Shiva temples. Today we are going to tell you about such a temple of Shiva. Where the thumb is worshipped, not the Shiv Linga.
Let’s know about this unique temple…
The temple of Achaleshwar Mahadev located in Achalgarh Fort of Rajasthan is known for a special method of worship. Here, instead of worshipping the Shivling, the thumb of Bholenath is worshipped. In the sanctum sanctorum of this unique temple, there is a mysterious Patalkund under the thumb. The most surprising thing is that the mystery of where the water of the Abhishek done on this thumb goes has not been solved till date.
Worship of Shiva’s thumb
One of the 108 temples of Lord Shiva in Mount Abu is the Achaleshwar Mahadev Temple, which is famous all over the world due to its unique features. Mount Abu is also called Ardha Kashi in the Puranas, and the Achaleshwar Temple makes this belief even more special. The most prominent feature of the Achaleshwar Mahadev Temple is that the Shivling is not worshiped here, but the toe of Lord Shiva is worshiped. It is believed that this toe of Lord Shiva helps in keeping the mountain of Mount Abu stable.
Mysterious color changing Shivling
The Shivling of the temple holds a wonderful mystery. It changes its colour three times a day. In the morning its colour is red, in the afternoon it changes to saffron, and at night it becomes black. There are long queues of devotees to see this mysterious change.
Footprints of lord shiva
The mark of Lord Shiva’s toe is still present in the sanctum sanctorum of the temple. It is believed that this toe is holding the mountain of Mount Abu. If this mark ever disappears, then the mountain of Mount Abu will also disappear.
A huge Panchdhatu Nandi and ancient artifacts: A magnificent Panchdhatu Nandi statue weighing four tons is installed in the temple. Achaleshwar Mahadev Temple is not only a center of religious faith, but due to its amazing features and architecture, it is a historical and cultural place.
