Lord Shiva was describing the various sacred Teerths , Koops and places of worship in Kashi. Lord Shiva described such places with pleasure
Shrine’s History
Mrityunjay Mahadev Temple in Varanasi is the very famous and glorious temple. This temple is the holy place of worship and belongs to the Lord Mahadev (Known as Lord Shiva by pilgrims). The history of this temple is all behind an ancient well and The Shivling?. The meaning of the word Mrityunjay Mahadev is The God who triumphs over of death?. It is considered as, the Shivling in this temple keeps away all the devotees from their unnatural death. Lord Shiva is worshipped as Mrityunjay Mahadev by devotees in order to get triumph over his unnatural death. People from all over India come here and perform Mrityunjay Path? to get rid of their problems. In the campus of the temple, there is an ancient well (also known as loop).
The water of this well has the therapeutic effect on human beings. It is considered as it has the mixture of several underground water streams and has miraculous effect for curing numerous diseases. Another story behind the magical well is that a famous person Dhanvantari? (father of the Ayurveda) has poured all his medicine in that well, thats why the water of this well is sacred and has medicinal effect as well as able to cure various diseases.
Shrine’s Map Location and How to Go There
By Road
The nearest Bus stop is Varanasi.
By Rail
The nearest railway station to mrityunjay Mahadev temple is Varanasi Railway Station which is 2 km away from Mrityunjay Mahadev Temple.
By Air
The nearest airport to Mrityunjay Mahadev Temple is the Varanasi airport , Varanasi which is 21 km away from Mrityunjay Mahadev Temple.
Shrine Timings
Monday – Sunday: 04:30am – 11:00pm Daily Aarti: Mangla Aarti-5:30 am Bhoog Aarti-2:00 pm Shayan Aarti-12:30 am Special Aarti Shiv ratri Aarti- 12:00 pm to 6:00 am
Events Celebrated at This Shrine
Shivaratri
