Dirgheshwarnath Shiv Mandir Deoria
If you want a long life then go to Dirgeshwarnath temple in Saavan.
Having darshan of Lord Shiva with a pure heart in the Dirgeshwarnath temple increases the lifespan.
It is believed that the importance of Lord Shiva temples increases in the month of Sawan. Today we will tell you about a Shiva temple, where mere visit makes life longer. It is in Salempur in Deoria district of Uttar Pradesh. This temple is known as Dirgeshwaranath Temple.
It is said that whoever visits this temple and has darshan of Lord Shiva with a pure heart, his lifespan increases. It is said that Lord Shiva was born here in the form of Swayambhu Shivalinga. Due to this Shivalinga being amidst forests, earlier people were afraid to go here. Later people started going here because Lord Shiva blesses the devotees with long life.
Ashwatthama is worshiped here!
It is said that Ashwatthama used to come to Durgeshwarnath temple and worship Lord Shiva. Guru Dronacharya was the son of Gurumata Kripi. People believe that even today Ashwatthama comes here to worship Lord Shiva. It is said that every year, a day before Shivaratri, in the third quarter of the night, Ashwatthama comes here and worships Lord Shiva. According to the local people, the opening of the temple in the morning shows that Shivalinga has been worshipped.