Bhole became happy and blessed, Koteshwar Mahadev was named after Banasur’s mother.

dholpur, kanchanpur. The ancient temple of Koteshwar Mahadev is situated in village Kotra of Harjupura Panchayat. It is believed that this Shivalinga is self-manifested. It is believed that this Shivalinga was not established by anyone. Rather they have established themselves. Temple Mahant Anand Giri told that in the Dwapar era, this area was ruled by Banasur. This area is today known as Bayana.

The ancient temple of Koteshwar Mahadev is situated in village Kotra of Harjupura Panchayat. It is believed that this Shivalinga is self-manifested. It is believed that this Shivalinga was not established by anyone. Rather they have established themselves. Temple Mahant Anand Giri told that in the Dwapar era, this area was ruled by Banasur. This area is today known as Bayana.

Banasur’s mother’s name was Kotla. Lord Shiva gave a dream to Kotla and said that you should worship me. Banasur’s mother Kotla reached the dense forests in search of the place mentioned in her dream. So he saw that Mother Cow was anointing the Shivalinga with a stream of milk. There was no settlement around here at that time. There was a dense forest. Banasur’s mother Kotla performed severe penance. Shiva was pleased and told Kotla that this Shivalinga of his will be called by your name only. Since then this Shivlinga was named Koteshwar Mahadev and this village was named Kotra.