India is
known for its diversities, in terms of religions, cultures and traditions. In
India people of every faith and religion live together, as it is the birth
place of several major world religions.
Religion
plays a central and definitive role in the life of the most of Indians. As a result,
India has a number of temples, shrines, gurudwaras, mosques and churches. The
Famous temples of India are most heavenly abode of different gods and
goddesses. These shrines are not only the centres of faith but also remarkable
architectural masterpieces and illustrious document of history.
One such famous Lord Shiva temple of north
India is Bhojeshwar temple, it is located in Bhojpur, a small town in Raisen
district of Madhya Pradesh. This place is situated at about 28 kms from Bhopal
city and is of great historical and religious importance. Bhojpur town is named
after the legendary Parmara king RajaBhoj.
Bhojeshwar
temple is popular for a huge monolithic Lord Shiva lingam which is considered
biggest monolithic lingam in the world.
The lingam
in the sanctum rises to an – awe inspiring height of 7.5 feet and having a
circumference of 17.8 feet. Set upon a huge platform of 21.5 feet square and
constructed by the 3 superimposed limestones blocks.
The
architectural harmony of lingam and platform creates a superb synthesis of -"Solidity
and Ligthness”.Bhojpur has locked so many things into itself, residing within
the lap of a lush green untouched landscape among rocky cliffs and watered by a
clear river.
It’s a slow
life into paradise, where low boats ferry you down the river to the great dam
built centuries ago on the Betwa river. The aroma of the temple is heavy with silence,
peace and Tranquility. On the eve of Mahashivaratri, there is a huge crowd of
devotees gathered around the temple to worship Lord Shiva. People offer various
items to the Lord But; devotees are not allowed to go near Lingam they have to
perform the Puja at the platform nearby.
Bhojpur
Excursion Tour is an important part of Bhopal sightseeing and tourism.
Tourists visit Bhojeshwar temple with having a lot of zeal and emotions in
their hearts towards the Lord Shiva. Reaching Bhojpur is not difficult at all,
the nearest airport is Bhopal which is 40kms away; it is connected with Mumbai,
Indore, Delhi and Gwalior. One can also reach Bhojpur by roadways and railways.
Bhopal, on the Delhi-Madras and Delhi-Mumbai mainline is the most convenient
railway station. And Bhojpur is also connected by bus with Bhopal.
There is a brooding imminence about this great temple
that demands- “Attention and Reverence”. Since the temple is not completed But,
still having the ravages of time, it remains one of the best examples of temple
architecture of the 11th-13th centuries, and beyond all these things Bhojeshvar
temples is one of the most revered shrine of Lord Shiva, where heavenly
blessings seems to be pouring every moment.
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