Here in Ahmedabad is the ancient mysterious cave, know its grand history

Ahmedabad: Shri Kashmira Mahadev Temple, located in the old Wadaj area of ​​the city, is an invaluable gem not only a religious place, but also the rich cultural heritage of Gujarat. The ancient temple, located below the Rishi Dadhichi Bridge, is about 500 years old, with the establishment of the village of Wad, which was installed on the holy shore of the Sabarmati river. This temple is famous not only for its spontaneous shivling, but also for the ancient tapas land cave. These tapas are considered as the sage Dadhichi and the Kashmiri Maharaj.

History and establishment of the temple

According to the temple priest Tusharpindo Bhatt, he has been worshiping here for the last 50 years. Earlier, his father Jashwantarai Bhatt also served this temple. The temple is about 500 years old and this place is considered sacred since the establishment of the village of Vadaj on the banks of the Sabarmati river. This temple is also mentioned in ancient texts, in which the land is important in the tenth scandal of Padmapuran and Shrimad Bhagwat.

The historic glory of the temple

The specialty of this temple is that the shivling of the sitting Mahadevji is spontaneously revealed. This sacred place is also mentioned in the tenth of Padmapuran and Shrimad Bhagwat. According to mythology, the great sage was a monastery of Dadhichi at this place and the place was famous as his background.

The attraction of a mysterious cave

The ancient background cave in the temple complex is a unique feature of this place. The cave has been a witness to the penance of Rishi Dadhichi and Kashmiri Maharaj. It is said that a route to this cave was reaching Nilakantha Mahadev, Asarawa. The cave still has an ancient gokhalo, fog and water well.

Kashmiri Maharaj’s penance

The current name of the temple is from the name of Kashmiri Maharaj, who was a great ascetic and devotee. They used to stay in this cave and spend their lives with the food they were just from the gokhala. His mausoleum still increases the glory of this sacred place.

The present form of the temple

The temple was renovated in 1954. today, the idols of Hanumanji and Ganapati are also present in the temple along with Lord Shiva. The current priest of the temple, Tusharpindu Bhatt has been serving here for the last fifty years, which was previously done by his father Jashwantaray Bhatt.

Center of devotees

Even today, this temple is the center of worship of devotees. Mahashivaratri, Shravan Mass and every Monday, a special crowd of devotees is gone. Devotees are blessed by offering bills and flowers to Shivaji. Specifically, special worship and havanas are performed here for the prevention of planetary.

Importance

Even in today‘s modern age, this temple and cave are becoming the center of wonderful spiritual energy. The devotees here experience ancient Indian culture and spiritual tradition. The temple is not only for worship-worship, but also the Best place for meditation and self-esteem.

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