Harihareshwar

The Hindu temple Harihareshwar Temple is in the town of Harihareshwar in the Raigad district of Maharashtra, India. Many people say it is one of the most important places to visit in Maharashtra. It is also included in many Mumbai tour packages.

History of the temple

There are many great places to visit in Mumbai. Still, the Harihareshwar Temple is one of the most famous and old in the Konkan area of Maharashtra. The temple building has two churches that are next to each other. One is a small temple to Kalbhairav that you should see first, and the other is the Harihareshwar temple for Lord Shiva. People think Lord Shiva made Kalbhairava and gave him all the chants as a gift.

The god of the Harihareshwar Temple, built in the late middle Ages, was the ancestor god of the Peshwas, who were the leaders of the great Maratha Empire. Chandrarao More built Pradakshina Marg, which is the road around the temple and back again. Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj went to the Harihareshwar temple as late as 1674. Another time, in 1723, Bajirao Peshwa (one) fixed up the temple after a fire almost destroyed it.

Architecture of Harihareshwar temple

The temple is on top of Harihareshwar Hill and has beautiful, one-of-a-kind construction. Statues of Lord Shiva, Parvati, Vishnu, and Brahma are inside the temple's main chamber. The Yogeshwari Temple is nearby. Along the beach, a pradakshina walks around the temple. Avoid taking this road during high tide.

Many people who worship Lord Shiva always visit the temple, especially during Mahashivaratri. Also, a big rock stands split in two right behind the temple. People think that Bhima, one of the Pandava brothers, broke a big rock in two because it was in the way of getting to the temple.

Festivals Celebrated in Harihareshwar Temple

•    The temple celebrates Maha Shivratri as the most crucial holiday in honour of Lord Shiva. People who follow this religion fast, perform special puja rituals and repeat prayers all night.

•    Kartik Purnima: This event is held in November, and people consider it a good time for religious practices and bathing in the sea near the temple.

•    Ganesh Chaturthi is the festival of Lord Ganesha. The temple celebrates with pujas and other Hindu customs because Ganesha is worshipped before all other gods.

•    Diwali: During the holiday of lights, special prayers are said at the temple, which is decorated with lamps and flowers.

•    Navratri and Dussehra: During Navratri, people pray to Goddess Durga, and on Vijayadashami, they celebrate at the temple.

•    Ram Navami is a holiday that celebrates the birth of Lord Rama with bhajans and religious meetings.

•    Magh Purnima is a special day when people do religious ceremonies and pray for peace and wealth.