19th February
2016
DAY -3, 04-02-2016.
Today we had the darshan of two JyotirLinga Darshans, Aundha
Sri Nagnath and Sri Ghushmeshwar at Ellora. After Sri Vaidyanath darshan at
Parli, we stayed on 04 Feb 2016 night at Parli. As usual by 03.45 Hrs, we
started our yathra to our next destination Aundha Sri Nagnath Temple.
It was a short distance and we reached Aundha around 06.30 Hrs.
SRI NAGNATH, AUNDHA.
An early morning view of the temple
Moolavar : Sri Nagnath
Consort : Sri Parvati.
Some of the important features of this temple are….
The temple faces west with an entrance from the north. The temple is at a raised level with steps and has three sides,
but normal usage is from the east. Nandhi is in a mandapam between Sri Ramdev (an ardent Shiva
devotee) sannadhi and the main temple. Moolavar is underground 6 feet below the sanctum and has a small
opening with steps to go down. Moolavar turned towards Sri Ramdev to hear his
songs.
This is a very old temple built by Rani Ahilya Bai. The place where
the temple is there is called Darukavanam. Anybody can perform abhishekam by purchasing the ticket. After
the abhishekam, the silver kavasam on the linga is removed, and the darshan of the main deity.
The architectural beauty of the Nagesh Temple is simply exquisite.
This temple was built with stones during the Pandava period. The four walls of the
temple are very strong and the corridors are large. The court hall is supported
by eight pillars. It is oval-shaped.
Exquisite carving of reliefs and sculptures around the sanctum wall and steps
Exquisite carving of reliefs and sculptures around the sanctum wall and steps
Exquisite carving of reliefs and sculptures around the sanctum wall and steps
On all four sides of the main temple, smaller sannadhis for
the twelve JyotirLingas, Vedavyasa Linga, Bhandareshwar, Nilakantheswar,
Ganapati, Dattatreya, Muralimanohar, Dashavatar.
Runamochak teerth sannadhi is called “Mother-in-law-
Daughter-in-law” sannadhi. Every 12 years, at the time of Kapila Shashti, kashi
Ganga offering as “Padarpan” is performed. During this, the water in the
teertha looks crystal clear. Again at a specific time,e it becomes
‘Shivala Yukt”.
Exquisite carving of reliefs and sculptures around the sanctum wall and steps
Exquisite carving of reliefs and sculptures around the sanctum wall and steps
At a corner sannidhi for Sri Parvati, who is sulking with Shiva
trying to pacify her. This statue is amazing to look at with its stunning
features. It is unmatched in its expression of emotions.
Aurangzeb tried to demolish the temple and abandoned due
to attacking of honey bees. Later the temple was reconstructed.
It is believed that snakes with their hoods open can be seen
standing guard on the Nagnath Linga idol.
TEMPLE TIMINGS :
The temple is kept open between 05.30 Hrs to 20.00 Hrs
CONTACT DETAILS :
HOW TO REACH :
It is 120 km from Parli, 60
km from Nanded, and 50 km from Parbhani. In Maharashtra
51 km from Parbhani railway station. Nandigram Express (train
No 1401) which goes from Nagpur to Mumbai stops here.
MSRTC Buses are available from
Nanded, Parbhani, Chondi, and Hingoli to Aundha.
LOCATION OF THE
TEMPLE: CLICK
HERE
The entrance arch from the main road
Entrance to the shrine
Entrance to the shrine – Dwarabalakars are painted
Exquisite carving of reliefs and sculptures around the sanctum wall and steps
Exquisite carving of reliefs and sculptures around the sanctum wall and steps
South side entrance to the shrine
---OM SHIVAYA NAMA:---
….. to be continued
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