Jaleshwar Mahadev/Jaleshwar Mahadeva Ghat Dongariya Chhattisgarh
Jaleshwar Mahadev emerged from the middle of the river in Kawardha, this Shiv Dham is the center of faith of Kavadis.
Devotees are flocking to Dariya to have darshan of Dongriya Mahadev. In the month of Sawan, devotees come to see this Shivalinga with wishes in their mind.
Kavadis come on foot from 150 km away: A group of Kavadis arrive from Amarkantak, 150 km away, carrying water from the Narmada river. After this, Dongria performs Jalabhishek of Mahadev and Budha Mahadev. Water consecration is done in Bhoramdev temple.
Shivalinga is in the middle of water: Shivalinga was seen in the stones in the river in Dongria in the mid-1930s. Where since 1960, thousands of fairs are organized every year in the month of Magh Purnima in Dongria Jaleshwar Dham. Every day people come to worship Baba Bholenath with their respective vows. Where Baba fulfills everyone’s request. Thousands of Kanwariyas perform Abhishek of Shivling in the month of Sawan.