Mahendra Nath Temple, Siwan

Mahendra Nath Temple
महेंद्रा नाथ मंदिर
Mahendra Nath Temple, Siwan
Front, Mahendra Nath Temple
Religion
AffiliationHinduism
DistrictSiwan
DeityLord Shiva
FestivalMaha Shivaratri
Location
LocationMehdar, Ramgarh, 841203[1]
StateBihar
Country India
Interactive map of Mahendra Nath Temple
Coordinates25°48′55″N 84°43′56″E / 25.81528°N 84.73222°E / 25.81528; 84.73222
Architecture
TypeHindu temple
CreatorKing Mahendravir Vikram Sahdev[2]
Established1523 (1523)[3]
Specifications
Site area32.24 acres (0.1 km2)
Temple2
Inscriptionsnone
Elevation57 m (187 ft)
Website
siwan.nic.in

Mahendra Nath Temple[4] also known as Mehdar Dham, is 17th-century ancient mahendranath temple[5] of Lord Shiva, located in the Mehandar village of Siswan block, about 35 km from Siwan district of Bihar state.[6] The temple was built by Nepal King Mahendravir Vikram Sahdev in the seventeenth century[7] and was named Mahendranath.[8] It is believed that by offering water to the Shivalinga of Mehandar, childless people get children and skin patients get relief from skin diseases.[9][10] The temple is on the bank of Kamaldah Lake, and is the largest Shiva temple complex in North Western Bihar.[11][12]

History

It is believed that hundreds of years ago, King Mahendravir Vikram Sahdev of Nepal[13] was suffering from leprosy. He was going to Varanasi through this road through the jungle. During the night during the journey, he decided to rest in this forest. In his night sleep, King Mahendra saw Shiva.[14] Shiva said there is a small pond here, take a bath in it and there is a Shivling buried near the poplar tree. The king got up in the morning and took a bath in the pond and took out Shiva and performed ablution. The king was cured of his leprosy. Pleased with this, King Mahendra built a temple there and expanded the pond to 52 bighas.[15]

Mahendranath temple

Former Prime Minister Chandrashekhar, former Chief Minister Lalu Prasad[16] and former Chief Minister Nitish Kumar have also paid obeisance here and performed Rudrabhishek to fulfill their wishes. People have immense faith in this place.[17][18]

Architecture of the temple

The Mahendranath Temple majestically exemplifies Bihar's traditional temple architecture, gracefully blending elements of the Nagara and Vesara styles.[19]

Shivling Baba Mahendra Nath Mandir, Mehdar , Siwan (Bihar)

Carvings

Both the temple's interior and exterior are lavishly embellished with detailed stone carvings depicting deities, celestial beings, and narratives from the Ramayana and Mahabharata.

Entrance

The elaborate gateway marks the transition from the ordinary to the divine, inviting worshippers into the sacred precinct.

2022 Sawan crowd incident

On 18 July 2022, the temple witnessed a crowd-related incident during the first Monday of the Hindu month of Sawan. A large number of devotees had gathered at the temple from the early hours to offer water to the Shiva lingam. According to contemporary reports[20], when the temple gates opened at around 3 am, devotees began entering in large numbers, resulting in heavy crowding, pushing and a brief stampede-like situation near the entrance.[21]

Two women died after being caught in the crowd. They were identified as Lilawati Devi, a resident of Pratappur in Hussainganj police station area, and Sohag Mati, from Pathar village under Jiradei police station. Two other women, Shiv Kumari and Ajhoria Devi, were injured in the incident and were taken to Siwan Sadar Hospital for treatment.

Sarovar, Mahendra Nath Temple

Following the incident, police and local administration personnel were deployed at the temple to manage the crowd and maintain security. Reports also stated that the situation at the temple was brought under control later that morning.[22]

Location

By air

See also

References

  1. ↑ "Siwan famous temple - Mahendra Nath Temple". Justdial. Retrieved 3 September 2025.
  2. ↑ "In the new year, devotees will flock to the Mahendranath temple to worship Baba Bholenath" (in Hindi). Siwan: Dainik Bhaskar. Retrieved 21 June 2025.
  3. ↑ "Mystry of Mahendra Nath Temple, Mehadar, Siwan". navbharattimes.indiatimes.com. Navbharat Times. Archived from the original on 2023-02-18. Retrieved 2013-07-11.
  4. ↑ "Siwan district tourist places". india.gov.in. Government of India. Retrieved 21 June 2025.
  5. ↑ "Mahashivratri 2023: सिवान के बाबा महेंद्रनाथ की रहस्यमय कहानी, जब भोलेनाथ के कहने पर निरोग हुए नेपाल के राजा". Navbharat Times (in Hindi). Retrieved 2026-08-15.
  6. ↑ "Mahendra Nath Temple | District Siwan, Government Of Bihar | India". Siwan District Administration. District of Siwan. Retrieved 21 June 2025.
  7. ↑ "Why did the King of Nepal establish Mahendranath Temple and what is its significance?". myadhyatm.com. 10 September 2024. Retrieved 3 September 2025.
  8. ↑ "Mahendranath Temple History in Hindi: बिहार में स्थित 500 साल पुराने शिव जी के मंदिर का जाने रहस्य". theviharis.com. 28 July 2024. Retrieved 3 September 2025.
  9. ↑ "बेहद रोचक है द्वापरकालीन महेंद्रनाथ बाबा की रहस्यमय कहानी, जहां दर्शन मात्र से दूर होता है चर्म रोग". HerZindagi (in Hindi). 27 November 2024. Retrieved 3 September 2025.
  10. ↑ "Mahendra Nath Temple | Saran Division, Bihar | India". sarandivision.bih.nic.in. Administration, Saran Division. Archived from the original on 19 August 2025. Retrieved 8 August 2025.
  11. ↑ "धार्मिक पर्यटक स्थल है मेंहदार का महेंद्रनाथ मंदिर - Mahender Nath Temple and Lake a famous temple made by king of nepal". Jagran (in Hindi). Retrieved 2026-08-15.
  12. ↑ "सिवान: श्रावणी मेले को लेकर बाबा महेंद्रनाथ मंदिर में बैरिकेडिंग शुरू, अरघा से होगा जलाभिषेक - siwan baba mahendranath temple shravani mela preparations begin". Jagran (in Hindi). Retrieved 2026-08-15.
  13. ↑ "Mahendranath temple of Mendhar is a religious tourist destination -". Jagran (in Hindi). Dainik Jagran. Archived from the original on 20 March 2018. Retrieved 8 August 2025.
  14. ↑ "After Getting Cured From Leprosy, King Mahendra Of Nepal Got The Temple Constructed". bhaskar.com. Bhaskar. Retrieved 8 August 2025.
  15. ↑ "Baba Mahendranath: Devotees who come to Mehandar do not return empty handed". Bhaskar (in Hindi). Duraundha. Archived from the original on 9 May 2018. Retrieved 8 August 2025.
  16. ↑ "Mahashivratri 2023: सिवान के बाबा महेंद्रनाथ की रहस्यमय कहानी, जब भोलेनाथ के कहने पर निरोग हुए नेपाल के राजा". navbharattimes.indiatimes.com (in Hindi). Navbharat Times. Archived from the original on 20 April 2025. Retrieved 8 August 2025.
  17. ↑ "Nitish performs 'Rudrabhisheka' on Mahendra Nath Temple, Siwan". India Today. 16 February 2010. Archived from the original on 2025-08-23. Retrieved 2025-08-09.
  18. ↑ "महेन्द्रनाथ मंदिर में श्रद्धालुओं ने किया विशाल भंडारे का आयोजन". www.livehindustan.com (in Hindi). 5 August 2025.
  19. ↑ "Mahendranath Temple: A Hidden Gem in Siwan's Religious Landscape". acharyaganesh.com. Archived from the original on 2025-03-19. Retrieved 2025-09-02.
  20. ↑ "Bihar: सावन के पहले सोमवार पर बाबा महेंद्रनाथ धाम मंदिर में मची भगदड़, 2 महिलाओं की मौत". AajTak (in Hindi). 2022-07-18. Retrieved 2026-08-15.
  21. ↑ "Sawan 2022: बिहार के सीवान में 'महेंद्र नाथ मंदिर' में जल चढ़ाने के दौरान भगदड़ दो महिला श्रद्धालुओं की मौत". www.timesnowhindi.com (in Hindi). 2022-07-18. Retrieved 2026-08-15.
  22. ↑ कुमार, सचिन (2022-07-18). "महेंद्र नाथ मंदिर में सोमवारी के दिन जल चढ़ाने के दौरान भगदड़, 2 श्रद्धालुओं की मौत, 2 जख्मी". ABP News (in Hindi). Retrieved 2026-08-15.
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