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Mahendra Nath Temple
महेंद्रा नाथ मंदिर
Mahendra Nath Temple, Siwan
Front, Mahendra Nath Temple
Religion
AffiliationHinduism
DistrictSiwan
DeityLord Shiva
Festivals
Location
LocationMehdar, Ramgarh, Bihar, India - 841203
StateBihar
Country India
Mahendra Nath Temple, Siwan is located in Bihar
Mahendra Nath Temple, Siwan
Location in Bihar
Mahendra Nath Temple, Siwan is located in India
Mahendra Nath Temple, Siwan
Mahendra Nath Temple, Siwan (India)
Geographic coordinates25°48′55″N 84°43′56″E / 25.81528°N 84.73222°E / 25.81528; 84.73222
Architecture
TypeFusion of Hindu
CreatorKing Mahendravir Vikram Sahdev[1]
Date established1523; 502 years ago (1523)[2]
Temple(s)2
Inscriptionsnone
Website
siwan.nic.in

Mahendra Nath Temple[3], the ancient mahendranath temple of Lord Shiva, located in the famous Mehandar village of Siswan block, about 35 km from Siwan district of Bihar state[4], was built by Nepal King Mahendravir Vikram Sahdev in the seventeenth century and was named Mahendranath. It is believed that by offering water to the Shivalinga of Mehandar, childless people get children and skin patients get relief from skin diseases.

Main attractions of the temple

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Hundreds of bells of small and big sizes are hung from the top to the bottom of the temple. The glory of Lord Shiva resonates from the temple premises to the streets with the chanting of Har-Har Mahadev and the sound of bells and conches. Akhand bhajans and sankirtans are recited for 10 days during the festival of Dussehra. Apart from this, lakhs of devotees perform Jalabhishek during the month of Sawan[5] and Mahashivratri. Tourists keep coming throughout the year. An idol of Lord Ganesha is also placed in the complex. There is also a small temple of Maa Parvati to the north. There is a separate temple of Hanuman ji, while to the south of the sanctum sanctorum is the temple of Lord Ram and Sita. The idols of Kaal Bhairav, Batuk Bhairav and Mahadev are to the south of the temple complex. There is a temple of Lord Vishwakarma at a distance of 300 meters from the temple complex. To the north of the temple is a pond known as Kamaldah Sarovar which is spread over an area of 551 bighas. Devotees take water from this lake to perform Jalabhishek to Lord Shiva and also do Parikrama of the lake. Lotus blooms in this lake in November and many migratory birds come here and stay till March. Lakhs of devotees come here to Mahashivratri. The festival continues for the whole day and a special marriage ceremony of Lord Shiva and Goddess Parvati is organized. During this time, the main attraction is the Shiva Baraat.[6]

How to Reach

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By Air

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By Train

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The Siwan railway station is well connected to various cities of the country. Mahendranath temple is located 32 km away from the district headquarters of Siwan. After landing at the Siwan railway station, you can visit Mahendranath temple by road. In addition to this, one can go to Mahendranath temple by road from Ekama Railway station in Chhapra district. Mahendranath Halt is near the Mahendranath temple where the passenger train stops.[7]

By Road

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By way of Chainpur via Siwan, Hasanpura Sisvan route can be reached by road.[8]

References

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  1. ^ "In the new year, devotees will flock to the Mahendranath temple to worship Baba Bholenath" (in Hindi). Siwan: Dainik Bhaskar. Retrieved 21 June 2025.
  2. ^ "Mystry of Mahendra Nath Temple, Mehadar, Siwan". navbharattimes.indiatimes.com. Navbharat Times. Retrieved 2013-07-11.
  3. ^ "Siwan district tourist places". india.gov.in. Government of India. Retrieved 21 June 2025.
  4. ^ "Mahendra Nath Temple | District Siwan, Government Of Bihar | India". Siwan District Administration. District of Siwan. Retrieved 21 June 2025.
  5. ^ "हर-हर महादेव से आज गूंजेंगे शिवालय" (in Hindi). Prabhat Khabar. 24 February 2017. Archived from the original on 20 March 2018.
  6. ^ "बोल बम के जयघोष से गूंज रहा मेंहदार मंदिर - null" [Mehandar temple is echoing with the slogan of Bol Bam]. Jagran (in Hindi). Siswan, Siwan. Archived from the original on 20 March 2018. Retrieved 21 June 2025.
  7. ^ "Mahendra Nath Temple | Saran Division, Bihar | India". sarandivision.bih.nic.in. Saran Division - Government of Bihar. Retrieved 21 June 2025.
  8. ^ "Mahendra Nath Temple | District Siwan, Government Of Bihar | India". Siwan district - Govt. of Bihar. Retrieved 21 June 2025.
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