Asheshwar Mahadev Temple

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Asheshwar Mahadev Temple-Nand Gaon

Asheshwar Mahadev temple is one of the major pilgrimage site of Nand Gaon near Mathura-Uttar Pradesh.Asheshwar Mahadev Temple is one of the five main Mahadev of Braj Bhoomi and dedicated to Lord Shiva where Lord Shiva stay with his entire family. The temple is situated in a very beautiful place surrounded by a grove of trees and known as Asheshwara Van.

Nandgaon a prominent pilgrimage for the devotees, who are lovers of Lord Krishna, is said to be the place which shielded Lord Krishna from the atrocities of Kansa. Located in this divine town is the Asheshsvar kund a small lake to the east of Nand Baag near the Nandbhavan temple. The emerald green water in the lake enthralls the pilgrims from across the globe. Accompanied by this pious lake is the divine Asheshwar Mahadev temple.

The Asheshwar Mahadev temple is where Lord Shiva sat down in meditation with the asha a hope or desire to get a darshan of baby (Bala) Krishna.

Interesting legend is associated with Asheshwar Mahadev temple, during the Dwapar Yuga Lord Krishna, the eight incarnation of Supreme Lord Vishnu had taken birth and stayed at Nand Bhavan, Nand Gaon. Lord Shiva did not missed the chance to have Darshan of Bal Krishna thus he came to Nand Bhavan. But Yashoda Maiya had not allowed Lord Shiva due to the attire and yogi look. Yashoda Mata thought that such a wild looking tantric-yogi might actually frighten her little son. Then Shivji had sat down in meditation till his wish of Darshan was not fulfilled. Finally with the help of Puranmasi and Bal leela of Lord Krishna, Lord Shiva had darshan of his Bala Krishna.

It is also believed that Parjanya Maharaja, the grandfather of Lord Krishna and father of Nand Baba used to bathe here and worship Asheshwar Mahadev. As per local belief, by the blessing of Asheshwar Mahadev, Parjanya Maharaj had five sons with all good quality and supreme lord Krishna as grandson.

Asheshwar temple in Nandgaon is believed to be the one, which bestows pilgrims with eternal knowledge, peace and devotion. Every pilgrim visiting this soul-soothing temple takes home the eternal blessings of Lord Asheshwar Mahadev that are cherished for life.