Panchmukhi temple of Lord Shiva is present in Ayodhya, the troubles of the devotees go away just by darshan.

The Panchmukhi Mahadev temple of Lord Shiva located in Ayodhya is very ancient. It is situated at Guptar Ghat of Ayodhya. Panchmukhi Mahadev Temple is made of red sandstone. Mukhlinga is present in this temple. There is a belief about the temple that just by seeing Mahadev here, all the troubles of the devotees go away and all the wishes are fulfilled. There is a belief about Panchmukhi temple that Mukhlinga is present here. The shaped Shivalinga is known as Mukhlinga.

The temple is a few kilometers away from Ramjanmabhoomi.

The city of Ayodhya is actually known by the name of Shri Ram. It is mentioned in the scriptures that Lord Shri Ram was born in Ayodhya. But Lord Shiva also has a deep connection with Ayodhya. Let us tell you that Panchmukhi Mahadev is present at only a few places in the country, one of them is the city of Ayodhya. This Panchmukhi Mahadev temple is only 8 kilometers away from Ramjanmabhoomi. This temple of Lord Shiva at Guptar Ghat in Ayodhya is known as Anadi Panchmukhi Mahadev Temple. It is not clear about when the temple was established, but this temple has existed for centuries.

Three forms of Mahadev are worshipped.

Three forms of Lord Shiva are worshiped in the Panchmukhi Mahadev temple. It is believed that Lord Shiva is the only worshiper whose worship removes the sufferings of the devotees and fulfills all the wishes. Mahadev’s Panchmukh symbolizes the five elements of creation – fire, air, sky, earth and water. Let us tell you that the Shivalinga of Panchmukhi Mahadev temple has five faces, which express the five names of Panchasya worship.

temple opening time

Let us tell you that the consecration of Lord Shiva is done with the water of Saryu river. Then Abhishekam is done with milk. Let us tell you that the consecration of Shivalinga is done with different substances. Devotees reach here from 3 am in the morning to offer water. After this, Bhog is offered at 12 noon. The temple remains open from 4 pm to 9 pm.

There is a crowd of lakhs of devotees on Monday

Monday is dedicated to Lord Shiva. Special Ringra of Lord Shiva is performed every Monday evening. Lakhs of devotees stay here during the days of Sawan and Shivratri. Even in the month of Purushottam, there is a huge crowd of devotees here.