Jaleshwar Mahadev Temple, Hindu temple in Jaleshwar, Nepal.
The temple features a central Shiva Linga placed in a square water tank, accessed by descending sixteen stone steps from the main entrance.
Records trace the temple's existence to King Janak's era, with a copper inscription from 1812 indicating King Girvan Yuddha Bikram Shah granted 275 bighas of land for maintenance.
Thousands of Hindu devotees gather at the temple during Maha Shivaratri, when the submerged Shiva Linga becomes accessible for direct worship.
Located 240 kilometers from Kathmandu and 20 kilometers from Janakpur, the temple stands in the central market area of Jaleshwar municipality.
The Shiva Linga remains permanently submerged underwater throughout the year, with darshan limited to specific occasions like the first day of Hindu months.
Location: Jaleshwar
GPS coordinates: 26.65111,85.79678
Latest update: March 30, 2025 12:34
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