Famous Shiva Temples in India
Jaleshpata Shiva temple
Introduction
Omm Namah Shivaya.The God Shiva who is known as husband of Goddess devi Parvati and known as the destroyer and transformer Hindu dharma. Bhangaban Shiv is worshipped in the form of Shiv linga.Thousands of temples dedicated to lord Shiva. One of them is Jaleshpata shiv temple.
Jaleshpata Shiva temple (Jaleswara) is sacred temple in the heart of Nature.
In Jalespata Lord Shiva is worshipping in the form of ShivaLinga.
The Jalespata shiva Temple is located near of tumudiband of kandhamal district.This temple not only religious significance but also a peaceful place.It is 35 kilometer from balliguda.
Why Jaleshpata Shiva Temple is unique.
Jaleshpata Shiva temple is truly unique because shiv dips in water so name is Jaleswar. It is located at the centre of river Rau.surrounded by river water and river runs through dense forest.In rainy seasons temple 50 percent dips in water. People believes that lord shiva chose this place to make this place powerful and also place for worship and medatation.
You should visit here for unique of this shivalay.There is a crowd in Sraban month for Jalabhishekh by Kaudia devotee and also in Kartik month that is from october to January. People comes to here for darshan and stand in long que.
Local people also come to picnic near river in winter season and
to explore natural beauty of kandhamal and also to experience spiritual peace in nature.
A ashram Near Temple
A Gurukul sanskrit kanya ashram is located near Jalespata Shiva temple.The founder of this ashrama is late Swami Laxmanananda saraswati. It is place of learning and empowerment.
How to Reach:-
Best time to Visit Jalespata shiva temple :October to March(suitable weather)
Nearest town :-Tumudibandh
From Baliguda:- Around 35 kilometer by road.
Nearest railway Station:- Muniguda
Jaleshwar temple is the deep spriritual roots of odisha’s tribal region and the strength of faith that flows like the river around the shrine.
