Raj Rajeshwer Temple Akola — Attraction in Akola (M Corp.)

RAJRAJESHWAR MANDIR,AKOLA

Akola's oldest Shiva temple is Rajeshwar Mandir. The Shiv temple was built by Chola Empire king Raj Rajeswar.

One of the oldest temple in Akola, Rajeshwar Mandir, also known as Rajeshwar Nagari, is located in the famous Akola Fort. Linga in the temple has a little crack. The reason behind the crack is a story, which took place during the reign of King Akola Singh. It is said that King Akola Singh's wife used to go out in the midnight for illicit reasons. So one day King Akola Singh followed her. Seeing the king stalking, she went straight to a Shiva temple and pleaded to the god that her husband is not keeping faith and loyalty to her. She then requested lord Shiva to convert her into a lingam. Later, the lingam broke into two parts and she jumped into it. People from all walks of life visit the temple during Monday as it is considered as auspicious.

Raj Rajeshwar Temple, located inside Akola Fort, is dedicated to Lord Shiva and is the oldest temple in the area. It is visited by a number of devotees and tourists throughout the year. Most of the devotees here offer prayers during the Mondays of the month of Shravan as it is considered to be a sacred month. read less

Old legend says that a decent queen staying in the fort nearby was an ardent devotee of Lord Rajeshwara. She use to come to the temple in midnight to worship as part of some vrata. Once she saw her husband - the king following her with a sword. she went to the temple and offered her worship. She prayed the God to take her inside the Shivlinga as there was no meaning in living further as her husband has suspected her. So the shiva linga opened and accomodated the queen in it. only her hair and a part of the clothing ......proof of the legend. Shivdarshan

AKOLA FORT Its earliest form of mud was made by one Akol Singh to protect the village. He saw a hare chasing a dog and considering this to be an auspicious sign, he built an earthen wall here to protect the village. Akola was heavily fortified in 1697 CE during the reign of Aurangzeb by Asad Khan, from whom the fort took its name (Asadgad). While at The time of Chatrapati sambhaji Maharaj Maratha army had chased Mughal troop up to Akola and Murtijapur to terror over mughal for the safety of people. In 1803, Arthur Wellesley camped here before proceeding to win the Battle of Argaon in the Second Anglo-Maratha War.The fortress was dismantled by the British Raj in about 1870. It was reported in 1910 in a district gazetteer that the central part of the fort (the hawakhana) was used as a school.

ADDRESS Shivaji Nagar, Near Akola fort, Akola, Maharashtra...

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The Raj Rajeshwar Temple is a famous Hindu temple in akola in Maharashtra, India. The temple is dedicated to Lord Shiva and is considered one of the most sacred shrines in the region. The temple is believed to have been built during the 8th century by the Chalukya dynasty and is a fine example of ancient Indian temple architecture. The temple complex has several shrines, including the main shrine dedicated to Lord Shiva. The Raj Rajeshwar Temple has a unique feature sets it apart from other regional temples. The temple has a Shivlinga, a symbol of Lord Shiva's creative energy, that is constantly bathed in water. The water is believed to be from the holy river Ganges and is believed to have healing properties. The temple also has several other unique features, including a sacred pond called the Manasarovar and a large statue of Nandi, the bull that serves as Lord Shiva's vehicle. The temple also has a hall of mirrors that reflects the images of the various deities and gives the temple a mystical and otherworldly feel. The Raj Rajeshwar Temple is an important pilgrimage site for devotees of Lord Shiva and attracts thousands of visitors every year. The temple is particularly crowded during the festival of Maha Shivaratri, which is celebrated with great enthusiasm and devotion. The Raj Rajeshwar Temple is also an important cultural landmark in the region. The temple's intricate carvings, sculptures, and architecture are a testament to the region's rich...

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One of the richest history of Maharashtra , India . The tales related to this place are simply mesmerizing.One should definitely visit this place if possible , mainly during 'Shraavan Maas' and especially on Mondays(Dedicated Day of Lord Shiva as per Hindus and Hinduism).One of the oldest temple in Akola district . The lingam in the temple has a slight crack on it approximately in the center .It is believed that the queen/wife of King Akol Singh used to visit the Raj Rajeshwar temple every midnight to fulfill her vows/vrat/fast.One day the king came to know about this and was curious to know the exact reason that why and where does she go ? . He decided to follow his queen with a sword as he was doubtful that his queen is not faithful to him , the queen saw this and immediately ran towards the lingam and prayed to lord shiva to take her inside the lingam as her husband was not keeping faith in her, found it insulting and also did not find any purpose/meaning in living and spending her life with him . Proximately , the lingam opened/broke itself into two parts and took the queen inside and further got closed . Later , the king realized his mistake but was too late to rectify it. It is also said and believed that till many years , people were able to see the hair and some part of queen's clothes hanging out of the lingam which slowly perished with respect to time .

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