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Gonda Dharohar: Mohan Giri tells that the story of naming of this temple is also interesting. He told that the place where the temple is situated was known as Pancharan Nagari and was established by the five Pandavas together. That is why this temple was named Pacharnath Mahadev Temple. Today people know it by the old name of Mahadev Pacharnath.
Gonda: Pacharan Nath Mahadev Temple is situated at a distance of about 23 to 35 kilometers from Gonda district headquarters of Uttar Pradesh. There are many such ancient temples in India, which have special importance for the people due to their faith and history. One of these is a 5000 year old Shiva temple in Gonda district of Uttar Pradesh. It is believed that it is related to the Mahabharata period. Devotees from far and wide come to this temple for darshan and wish that their wishes are fulfilled.
While talking to Local 18, according to local Mohan Giri, this Shiva temple is centuries old and was established about 5000 years ago. However, the stories related to the temple are considered to be much more ancient than this. It is said that during the Mahabharata period in the Dwapar era, the five Pandavas had established this temple during their exile.
Why was the temple named Pacharnath Temple:
Mohan Giri tells that the story of naming of this temple is also interesting. He told that the place where the temple is situated was known as Pancharan Nagari and was established by the five Pandavas together. That is why this temple was named Pacharnath Mahadev Temple. Today people know it by the old name of Mahadev Pacharnath.
The history of the temple is very old
Laxman Giri tells that the history of this temple is very old and interesting. But till date no department or archeology department has ever come here nor has it been investigated by anyone because it is our heritage and it should be preserved. Such an old temple and Shivalinga are amazing in themselves. That is why the Archeology Department should come here and investigate about this Shivalinga. A board should be put up stating how old the Shivalinga is and how old the temple is. We have been hearing from our ancestors that this is a very old and historical heritage and temple. It is a matter of pride for us that such an old and historical heritage is present in our Gram Sabha.
The water of Shivalinga is so big
Laxman Giri tells that Shivalinga is visible above. In the same way, there are 6 Shivalingas below it. He told that the Argha of this Shivalinga is so big that the entire Shivala stands on the Ardha and the devotees who come circumambulate over the Ardha only. Ramdev Goswami tells that a large number of devotees from the country and abroad, including the surrounding districts of Gonda, come to this temple to seek the blessings of Lord Shankar. Lakhs of devotees reach here every day during Mahashivratri and Sawan month.
What is the secret of bees?
Ramdev Goswami tells that about 20 years ago, whoever used to come to this temple and whose protest or thoughts were wrong. Bees started biting him. He told that there used to be beehives on this temple. But suddenly what happened was that all the bees disappeared from here.
