Haldeshwar Mahadev Temple

{{Use Indian English|date=May 2024}}{{Infobox Hindu temple

| name =Haldeshwar Mahadev Temple

| image =Haldeshwar Mahadev temple.jpg|

| caption = Haldeshwar Mahadev temple

| deity =Shiva

| location =Siwana

| country =India

| state =Rajasthan

| district =Balotra district

| map_type = India Rajasthan#India

| coordinates ={{coord|25|34|25|N|72|20|47|E|type:landmark_region:IN|display=inline,title}}

| established =1705 AD

| architecture_style =Nilachal Architecture

}}

Haldeshwar Mahadev Temple, popularly known as Mini Mount, is situated at foothills of Chhappan hills near Siwana in Balotra district of Rajasthan amidst the Aravali mountain ranges.{{Cite web |date=2018-07-31 |title=सात दुर्गम पहाडिय़ों के पार है भोले का हल्देश्वर धाम {{!}} Faith of devotees in Savane in Haldeshwar Dham |url=https://www.patrika.com/barmer-news/faith-of-devotees-in-savane-in-haldeshwar-dham-3186446 |access-date=2024-05-27 |website=Patrika News |language=hi}}{{Cite web |date=2023-07-10 |title=बाड़मेर: शिवालयों में गूंजे हर-हर भोले के शंखनाद, सुबह से भक्तों की भारी भीड़, मंदिरों में हुई विशेष पूजा |url=https://hindi.news18.com/news/rajasthan/barmer-shankhnaad-of-har-har-bhole-echoed-in-pagodas-of-barmer-huge-crowd-of-devotees-since-morning-special-worship-in-temples-on-first-monday-6827705.html |access-date=2024-05-27 |website=News18 हिंदी |language=hi}}{{Cite web |last=Garg |first=Santosh Kumar |date=2024-07-27 |title=बजट घोषणा के तहत हल्देश्वर महादेव के किए दर्शन - Basti Times 24 |url=https://bastitimes24.in/2024/07/27/visited-haldeshwar-mahadev-under-budget-announcement/ |access-date=2024-08-21 |language=en-US}}

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The temple is unique in its status as a place of worship for Shivaites.{{citation needed|date=May 2024}}

Temple history

=Local legend=

According to mythological beliefs, the Chhappan Hills were once terrorized by a demon named Haldia. To be freed from the demon's reign of terror, the villagers prayed to Lord Shiva. As a result, Lord Shiva appeared under a Peepal tree and killed the demon, relieving the villagers from their fear. Since then, this place has been known as Haldeshwar Mahadev.

There is also a hill at this location where Guru Gorakhnath's cave and Dhuni (sacred fire) are found. Guru Gorakhnath meditated here for many years. Additionally, during the Mahabharata period, the Pandavas spent their period of exile (Agyatvas) here. Nearby, on a high hill, there is a temple dedicated to Maa Bhawani, though reaching it is quite difficult.{{Cite web |title=Sawan 2024: सात दुर्गम पहाडियों के बीच बना हल्देश्वर महादेव, जहां पीपल के पेड़ के नीचे प्रकट हुए थे भगवान शिव |url=https://rajasthan.ndtv.in/know-your-state/sawan-2024-balotra-haldeshwar-mahadev-built-between-seven-hills-where-lord-shiva-appeared-under-a-peepal-tree-6158920 |access-date=2025-04-12 |website=rajasthan.ndtv.in |language=hi}}

The Chhappan hills at the foot of Piploon village in Siwana are in their full glory in the month of Saavan. The rains bring laughter to their lives. The pilgrimage place Haldeshwar Mahadev is situated amidst these hills. This is the end of the Aravali mountain range.{{Cite web |date=2022-07-19 |title=मिनी माउंट है छप्पन की पहाड़ियों में बसा 'हल्देश्वर महादेव तीर्थ - Namaskaar Nation |url=https://namaskaarnation.com/haldeshwar-mahadev-shrine-situated-in-the-hills-of-mini-mount-hai-chappan/ |access-date=2024-05-27 |language=en-US}}

The faith of the devotees overflows in Haldeshwar Dham in the month of Saavan. It is not easy to reach here. Devotees and tourists have to cross seven hills to reach the Dham. The hilly path is difficult and confusing. Faith in Lord Bhole paves an easy path for the one who comes here. It is believed that the wishes of the devotees coming here are fulfilled. Devotees come for darshan from every corner of the country.{{Cite web |last=hindirakshakmanch |date=2020-01-09 |title=इतिहास नगरी गढ़ सिवाणा : संत-शूरमाओं की मातृभूमि |url=https://www.hindirakshak.com/history-city-citadel-sewana-motherland-of-saints/ |access-date=2024-05-27 |website=hindirakshak |language=en-US}}

References

External links

[https://www.bhaskar.com/amp/local/rajasthan/barmer/balotra/news/pleased-with-the-penance-of-krishnas-brother-haldhar-balarama-mahadev-himself-revealed-the-jyotirling-haldeshwar-129452994 Pleased with the penance of Lord Krishna's brother Haldhar and Balram, Mahadev himself revealed the Jyotirlinga Haldeshwar]{{dead link|date=May 2025|bot=medic}}{{cbignore|bot=medic}}

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