Gupteshwar Mahadev Temple is located on Madan Mahal Mountain in Jabalpur in Madhya Pradesh. The temple is believed to have existed during the Ramayana period. It is believed that Bhagavan Sri Ram, Mata Sita and Lakshman visited the temple during their exile period in the Ramayan.
Legends Associated with This Shrine
Legend has it that Sri Ram wanted to have a darshan of Maa Narmada during his sojourn in the Chitrakoot region.Bhagavan Sri Ram offered chunari to Maa Narmada and made a Shivling out of the sand and worshipped it. Thus, Sri Ram created the Shivling worshipped here during the Treta Yuga.
The temple was hidden for a long time. A big boulder had blocked the opening of the cave. The temple was discovered in 1890.
Shrine’s Map Location and How to Go There
By Road
The nearest Bus stop is Jabalpur
By Rail
The nearest railway station to Shri gupteshwar temple is Jabalpur Train Station which is 4 km away from Shri Gupteshwar Temple.
By Air
The nearest airport to Shri Gupteshwar Temple is Jabalpur airport , Jabalpur which is 14 km away from Shri Gupteshwar Temple .
Events Celebrated at This Shrine
Shivaratri