Damaru Ghati

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Damaru Ghati
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Statues of Lord Shiva and Nandi at Damaru Ghati
Religion
Affiliation Hinduism
District Narsinghpur
Deity Lord Shiva
Festival Mahashivratri
Location
State Madhya Pradesh
Country India

Damaru Ghati is a Shiva temple in Madhya Pradesh, India. It is built in a valley shaped like a Damaru. It is located near the Gadarwara city. A shivalinga is established inside a temple shaped like a shivalinga. Statues of Lord Shiva, Nandi and Lord Hanuman are also present in the temple. Every year, thousands of tourists and devotees visit the temple to worship Lord Shiva during Mahashivaratri. [1] [2] [3] [4] [5] [6]

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History

The construction of the temple began 2 decades ago. The shape of the sand dunes on the banks of Shakkar River in Gadarwara was similar to a Damaru. People started calling it 'Damaru Ghati'. The construction of the temple was started by SDOP BS Parihar, who was posted in Gadarwara, in collaboration with the local citizens. [7]

Structure

A foundation of 15 feet has been given to the temple. 10 feet below the statue of Lord Shiva, a 7 feet. high statue of Nandi is built. [1] [8] Nandi faces towards Lord Shiva. A huge Shivalinga is built of approximately 100 feet. The total height of the shivalinga from the ground to the top is 51 feet. 15 feet high stairs are built for people's convenience. The length inside the shivalinga is 21 feet and the diameter is 65 feet. 2 decorated gates have been built to enter the temple. [3]

Entrance of the Damru Ghati temple Damru Ghati entrance.jpg
Entrance of the Damru Ghati temple
Statue of Lord Hanuman present in Damaru Ghati Damaru Ghati Hanuman statue.jpg
Statue of Lord Hanuman present in Damaru Ghati
Shivalinga-shaped temple inside the Damaru Ghati temple Damru Ghati shivling temple.jpg
Shivalinga-shaped temple inside the Damaru Ghati temple
Pond inside the Damaru Ghati temple Damru Ghati pond.jpg
Pond inside the Damaru Ghati temple

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