Nageshwar Nath Temple

History of Nageshwar Nath Temple

The Nageshwarnath Temple is Ayodhya's pride. The temple's presiding deity is Lord Shiva. The Nageshwarnath Temple is one of several temples in Ayodhya that represent India's rich culture. The religious city is home to several temples, including the Nageshwarnath Temple. The Nageshwarnath Temple is another example of how different sects have coexisted peacefully and prospered side by side since ancient times. What is now commonly known as secularism was originally known as "Sarva Dharma Sambhav" in Hindu India. It is situated along the banks of the Saryu River. The best time to go to the temple is during the Shivratri festival.

Many anecdotes about the Nageshwarnath temple, located on the banks of the Saryu River, can be found in ancient manuscripts. According to one account, Lord Rama Kusha's younger son lost his amulet while bathing in the river Saryu. Kusha tried numerous times to find the amulet but was unsuccessful. Kusha saw the loss of the amulet as a bad omen. This depressed him. However, he had no idea that a Nag Kanya who adored him had chosen the amulet. The Nag Kanya earned Kusha's respect by returning the amulet. Nag Kanya was a devout devotee of Shiva, so King Kusha built the Nageshwarnath Temple in Ayodhya. Kush built this shrine in her honour because she was a Shiva devotee. The temple was in good condition even during Vikramaditya's reign. Naval Rai, Safdar Jung's minister, established the current temple in 1750.

Many of the city's cultural and religious landmarks have been destroyed by the passage of time and brutal Muslim invaders. Ayodhya received the attention it deserved during the Gupta period. King Chandragupta Vikramaditya made an important contribution to Ayodhya by restoring numerous historical and religious sites. He also repaired the Nageshwarath Temple. Baba Nageshwaranath is revered even in religious circles as the representative of Ayodhya, with followers traveling from all over the country to seek God's blessing. The historic Shiva temple in Ayodhya has increased the city's importance. According to another theory, the temple stood the test of time until the reign of Chandragupta II, also known as Vikramaditya. However, the remainder of the city was a shantytown.

Vikramaditya was also able to locate Ayodhya through the Nageshwarnath Temple, which he later renovated. It is especially important to visit this temple during Shivaratri, when the event is celebrated with great pomp and ceremony. If you're in Ayodhya, don't miss out on visiting this beautiful temple.

Architecture: Nageshwar Nath

The Nageshwar Jyotirlinga was designed with the human body in mind and built in the western architectural style while following Vaastu Shashtra principles. It is divided into five main sections or parts:

1. Worshippers enter through the temple's main gate, known as Mahadwar (foot).
2. The entrance porch (hands) is located between the two holy statues of Lord Hanuman and Lord Ganesh, which represent the two hands.
3. Abdomen and chest, or Sabha Mandapa: The main prayer hall's prayer seats are said to resemble the human abdomen and chest.
4. Lord Shiva's chariot, Nandi, is worshipped in Antarala.
5. The primary Shiva Linga is housed in the garbhagriha, which is the size of a human head.

Darshan Timings:

This temple is open all days. The darshan times are from 5 a.m. to 8 p.m.
The entry fee is completely free.
Arati timing: 5 a.m. to 6 a.m./ 8 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.
Bhog time is 12 to 2 p.m.