Laliteshwar Mahadev Temple Prayagraj
Unique Laliteshwar Mahadev Temple of Prayagraj, it is believed that every year a sesame grows.
Shri Mahant Yamuna Puri, manager of Mahanirvani Akhara and temple, says that there are 52 Shaktipeeths of Mother Bhagwati. Bhairav protects every Shaktipeeth. Laliteshwar Mahadev is the Bhairav of Maa Alopshankari whose sadhana never goes in vain.
There is a famous temple of Maa Alopshankari in Alopibagh locality of Prayagraj city. There is also an ancient Shiva temple of Laliteshwar Mahadev near it. Shivalinga has been the center of people’s faith since ancient times. Devotees come here throughout the year for darshan and worship. It is believed that Laliteshwar Mahadev is the Bhairav of mother Lalita Alopshankari, he is also known by the name Bhavabhairav. It is also believed that Laliteshwar Mahadev grows by one mole every year.
Ancient temple of Alopibagh of Prayagraj: There is an ancient pagoda of Laliteshwar Mahadev near Maa Alopshankari. The said Shivling located in Alopibagh Mohalla has been the center of faith and belief of Sanatan Dharma followers for centuries. Crowds always gather for their darshan and worship.
History of the temple: There is a religious belief that Laliteshwar Mahadev is situated here since Satyayuga. He is Bhairav of mother Lalita Alopshankari. He is also known by the name Bhavabhairav. It is also believed that Laliteshwar Mahadev grows by one sesame seed every year. At present his height is around four feet. The temple is managed and operated by Shri Mahanirvani Akhara.
Mahatma of Mahanirvani Akhara does Sadhana: Mahatma of Mahanirvani Akhara does Sadhana of Laliteshwar Mahadev every day for the welfare of the people. Devotees from all over the country come to pay obeisance in his court to get the desired results. Special makeup is done every evening during Shravan.
Bhairava protects the Shaktipeeths of Maa Bhagwati: Manager of Mahanirvani Akhara and Temple, Shri Mahant Yamuna Puri says that there are 52 Shaktipeeths of Maa Bhagwati. Bhairav protects every Shaktipeeth. Laliteshwar Mahadev is the Bhairav of Maa Alopshankari, whose sadhana never goes in vain.
Priests take care of the cleanliness of the temple: Shivanand Puri, the priest of Laliteshwar Mahadev temple, said that saints and devotees have been worshiping Laliteshwar Mahadev for centuries. The number of people doing darshan, worship and anointment increases significantly in the month of Shravan. Special care is taken for cleanliness and convenience of the devotees in the temple.