Waneshwar Mahadev Temple

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Waneshwar Mahadev Temple
वाणेश्वर महादेव मंदिर
Waneshwar Mahadev Mandir.JPG
Religion
Affiliation Hinduism
DistrictKanpur Dehat
Deity Shiva
FestivalsMaha Shivaratri,Savan Somwar(Monday)
Location
State Uttar Pradesh
CountryIndia
India Uttar Pradesh location map.svg
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Location within Uttar Pradesh
Geographic coordinates 26°29′N79°53′E / 26.48°N 79.89°E / 26.48; 79.89
Architecture
Type Hindu temple architecture

Waneshwar Mahadev Temple is a temple founded by Daityaraj Wanasur and dedicated to Shiva. [1] The temple lies in the village of Jinayi, in the Derapur subdivision of the Kanpur Dehat district, Uttar Pradesh, India.

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History

According to historian Laxmikant Tripathi, Sithaupurwa (Sronitpur) was the capital of Daityaraj Mahabali's son Daityaraj Wanasur. Wanasur founded a huge shivling in this temple. After a war between Shri Krishna and Wanasur the temple was demolished. Janmejay renovated by the son of Parikshit was named Wanpura Janmejay. For some time in Hindi it retained its name of Banipara Jinayi. Near the temple are a pond, Usha Burj, and statue of Vishnu. These are signs that authenticate mythology. [2]

Transport

Rura railway station on the North Central Railway lies 7 km (4.3 mi) by road to the south-east. Ambiapur railway station lies 4 km (2.5 mi) to the north. The temple is also connected by road with Kanpur.

Ling of Lord Shiva

A 50-centimetre (20 in) Ling of Lord Shiva is established on a 1-metre (3 ft 3 in) high base (Argha).

Fair

During Mahashivratri Parv each year, a fifteen-day-long fair takes place. Devotees from the districts of Kanpur Dehat, Jalaun, Hamirpur and Banda worship Lord Shiva of Waneshwar with Ganges water on their return from Lodheshwar (Barabanki). [1]

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References

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  2. "पौराणिक शिव मंदिरों में उमड़ती है आस्था" [Faith rises in mythological Shiva temples]. jagran.com (in Hindi). Retrieved 6 October 2021.