Panchmukhi Mahadev Sthan
| Panchmukhi Mahadev Sthan | |
|---|---|
पंचमुखी महादेव स्थान | |
| Religion | |
| Affiliation | Hinduism |
| District | Madhubani |
| Deity | Lord Shiva |
| Festival | Narak Nivaran Chaturdashi |
| Location | |
| Location | Pursaulia panchayat, Kaluahi block, Mithila region |
| State | Bihar |
| Country | India |
| Associated with the King Virata of Mahabharata | |
Panchmukhi Mahadev Sthan (Maithili: पंचमुखी महादेव स्थान) is a legendary shrine dedicated to Lord Shiva in the Mithila region of the Indian subcontinent. It is located in the western side of the Pursaulia panchayat in the Kaluahi block of the Madhubani district in Bihar. It is two kilometers away from the Bardepur Ganesh Chowk on National Highway India 105 passing through the region. The local legend link the temple associated with the King Virata in Mahabharata.[1][2] The temple of Lord Shiva is known as Panchmukh Shivling Mahadev Mandir. In the region of Mithila, it is popular for performing the sacred Jalabhisheka on Shivalinga during the festival of Shravan Sombari.[3] Similarly, the Narak Nivaran Chaturdashi in Hinduism is a major festival of the temple.[4][1]
References
- 1 2 "पंचमुखी महादेव स्थान में आज हजारों श्रद्धालुओं जलाभिषेक करेंगे". www.livehindustan.com (in Hindi). 2025-07-27. Retrieved 2026-05-21.
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- ↑ "सावन विशेष: यहां पूरी होती हर मनोकामनाएं - null". Jagran (in Hindi). Retrieved 2026-05-21.
- ↑ "पुरसौलिया में विराजते पंचमुख शिव¨लग - null". Jagran (in Hindi). Retrieved 2026-05-21.