Kudva Shiva Temple/Kundeshwar Nath Temple (Kudva Shiva) Shahpur,Bhojpur

Kudva Shiva Temple of Shahpur Ara/Shahpur: Kundeshwar Nath Temple (Kudva Shiva), about 25 kilometers west of Bhojpur district headquarters Ara, situated in the middle of Biloti and Shahpur, adjacent to Ara-Buxar four lane, this temple is very important from religious faith and archaeological and historical point of view. There is a temple. The structure and craftsmanship of this Shiva temple built without bricks makes it stand in the category of ancient temples.

The main gate of this temple opens towards the west. The artworks carved on the walls of this temple, built from large boulders without the use of bricks, reflect the art skills of the craftsmen of that time. There is another temple of Parvati with similar structure which is important from archaeological and historical point of view and is currently a heritage site.

Presently the temple is situated on a high mound covered with bushes. Whose area is spread over more than five acres. In the middle of the mound, on the north side, the main ancient Shiva temple is built. Position of the temple on the surface: The gate of this temple, which is approximately 30 feet long, 10 feet wide and with a 30 feet high dome, opens towards the west. The Shivalinga installed in the sanctum sanctorum is not round, tall but flat.

According to legends, folk tale related to the temple

According to legends, at that time the main stream of the holy river Ganga used to pass through here. King Vanasura used to come to this place and perform penance on the banks of river Ganga. After a few years of penance, he decided to perform a Mahayagya here. The Havan Kund started being dug for the Yagya. During this digging, the shovel of the workers hit a stone and blood started flowing from it. This information was given to Vanasura. A blood stained stone was taken out and kept outside which was in the shape of Shivalinga. It is said that Lord Shiva appeared in his dream during the night and ordered him to establish this blood-stained Shivalinga. It was established by Vanasura on the orders of God. Since this Linga was found during the excavation of Havan Kund, it was named Kundeshwar Shiva.