Asheshwar Mahadev

Asheshwar Mahadev: Feel the blessings of the Lord The Braj circuit is home to many forests and kunds that are believed to be the places where Lord Krishna performed notorious pastimes in his childhood. One of the many kunds is the Asheshwar Kund which is the prime destination of divine attraction.

Endless divinity Nandgaon a prominent pilgrimage for the devotees, who are lovers of Lord Krishna, is said to be the place which shielded Lord Krishna from the atrocities of Kansa. Located in this divine town is the Asheshsvar kund a small lake to the east of Nand Baag near the Nandbhavan temple. The emerald green water in the lake enthralls the pilgrims from across the globe. Accompanied by this pious lake is the divine Asheshwar Mahadev temple . Worshipping the protector of Universe Asheshwar mahadev temple worships Lord Shiva in his phallic form, the Shva Linga. As prominent deities of Hindu mythology and beliefs, Lord Shiva is believed to be the protector and destroyer of the Universe. Despite being in peaceful meditation, Shiva is believed to be the one who can be easily pleased by his devotees. Prajanya Maharaj, one of the devotees of Shiv did arduous sacrament to please Lord Shiva. He would take bath in the kund every day and then worship Lord Shiva here. The incessant faith of the King pleased Shiva, in lieu of which he blessed him with five sons with all the goodness. Lord Krishna, the supreme power and darling of Braj is one of the grandsons of Parjanya Maharaj. Asheshwar temple in Nandgaon is believed to be the one, which bestows pilgrims with eternal knowledge, peace and devotion. Every pilgrim visiting this soul-soothing temple takes home the eternal blessings of Lord Asheshwar mahadev that are cherished for life.

Devotees perform sacred Jalabhishekam and Milk Abhishekam with Bilva leaves on the holy Shiva Lingam, offer prayers for spiritual protection, and attend morning and evening aartis.

Built in traditional North Indian Braj architectural style with carved red sandstone arches, an inner sanctum (Garbha Griha), and an open courtyard for congregational prayer.