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Ajgaibinath Temple also known as Baba Ajgaibinath Dham is a prominent Hindu temple located in Sultanganj of Bhagalpur district, Bihar , India. It is dedicated to Lord Shiva and is an important pilgrimage site, especially for devotees of Shiva. It is situated on a rock in the the Ganga River, which adds to its spiritual significance.[1]
Architecture
[edit]The temple is built on a small hill-like rock in the Ganga. Its surroundings and the tranquil flow of the river make it a peaceful and picturesque site. The temple features ancient carvings of deities and symbols that reflect the art and architectural styles of early Indian dynasties. The temple is made in Nagara Style of Art. The rocky foundation ensures the temple has withstood centuries of river currents, floods, and erosion, making it an enduring architectural wonder. It is shaped like a boat and it has a shikhara which was donated by Rani Kalavati in 1885.[1]
Legend
[edit]- According to a popular legend, Lord Shiva chose this place as his dwelling, blessing it with his eternal presence.[2]
- Sage Jahnu and Ganga: It is believed that Sage Jahnu, who is mentioned in the Mahabharata and Puranas, meditated near this region. The river Ganga is also linked to the legend of Sage Jahnu, who swallowed her and released her later, earning her the name Jahnavi.[3]
- Sacred Site for Meditation: Many sages and saints are believed to have meditated at this temple due to its tranquil location in the middle of the river and its spiritual vibrations.
Significance
[edit]The word "Ajgaibi" means something that is mysterious or "invisible". It signifies the mystical nature of the deity and the divine aura surrounding the temple. Ajgaibinath Temple plays a vital role in the Kanwar Yatra.[4][5]During the holy month of Shravana, millions of devotees from across the country visit this temple. They fetch water from the Ganga here and carry it barefoot to offer to Lord Shiva at the Baidyanath Dham , one of the twelve jyotirlinga in Hinduism situated in Deoghar, Jharkhand. The Shivalinga in the temple is considered self-manifested (Swayambhu), and the temple is a significant site for Kanwariyas (devotees who perform the annual ritual of carrying holy water). In recent times, the temple has become one of the most visited pilgrimage sites in Bihar. The Shravani Mela is of great importance and is grandly celebrated in the temple campus.[6]
Folklore
[edit]The Mahants (head priests) of the Ajgaibinath Temple in Sultanganj traditionally do not visit the Baidyanath Temple in Deoghar, and this practice has deep-rooted religious and mythological reasons tied to beliefs and customs.[7]
Impact
[edit]The name of Sultanganj Railway Station is to be renamed Ajgaibinath Dham due to its great cultural and religious impact, several demands have been done to rename Sultanganj City of Bhagalpur as Ajgaibinath Dham same as Kusheshwar Sthan which was renamed after Kusheshwarnath Temple in Darbhanga.[8][9]
References
[edit]- ^ a b Kumar Sharma, Pawan (6 August 2023). "Ajgaibinath temple is very special for Shiva devotees. Know why priests here do not go to Deoghar". Live Hindustan.
{{cite news}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link) - ^ "Sawan 2023: अजगैबीनाथ धाम का रोचक है इतिहास, महंत नहीं करते बैद्यनाथ धाम में प्रवेश, वजह उड़ा देगी होश". Zee News Hindi (in Hindi). Retrieved 2024-12-30.
- ^ "अजगैबीनाथ मंदिर का है विशेष महत्व, मांगलिक कार्य के लिए कराना पड़ता है बुकिंग, यहां से ले सकते हैं रसीद". News18 हिंदी (in Hindi). 2024-11-17. Retrieved 2024-12-30.
- ^ "अजगवीनाथ मंदिर: यहां के जल से होता है देवघर में बाबा बैद्यनाथ का जलाभिषेक, रोचक है महंत-शिव दर्शन की कहानी - Sawan 2023 devotees take Jal from Ajgaivinath Temple Sultanganj Bhagalpur for Deoghar". Jagran (in Hindi). Retrieved 2024-12-30.
- ^ "Bihar Tourism: गंगा के तट पर बसे दुर्लभ शिव मंदिर का है बैद्यनाथ धाम से नाता". Prabhat Khabar (in Hindi). 2024-07-14. Retrieved 2024-12-30.
- ^ "Ajgaibinath Temple". Bihar Tourism.
{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link) - ^ "Sawan 2023: अजगैबीनाथ धाम का रोचक है इतिहास, महंत नहीं करते बैद्यनाथ धाम में प्रवेश, वजह उड़ा देगी होश". Zee News Hindi (in Hindi). Retrieved 2024-12-30.
- ^ Ramashankar (2024-11-04). "Sultanganj railway station in Bihar to be renamed after Ajgaibinath Dham". The New Indian Express. Retrieved 2024-12-30.
- ^ "Why Is Bihar Gov Renaming Sultanganj Station After a Hindu Shrine?". Jagranjosh.com. 2024-11-08. Retrieved 2024-12-30.