🛕 Bhopali Shiv Mandir (Near Ghodadongri, Betul)
🔱 Spiritual Significance
Deity: Lord Shiva in the form of Shivling.
This is a local yet spiritually charged temple in a peaceful, forest-connected area.
Worshipped deeply by locals, especially during:
Mahashivratri
Shravan Mondays (Sawan Somvar)
Devotees visit for health, peace, marriage blessings, and inner purification.
🌿 Environment and Spiritual Vibration
Natural Setting: Temple is surrounded by forested and hilly terrain typical of the Satpura region.
Quietude: Far from the city noise – very peaceful.
You can hear birds, flowing water (in monsoon), and temple bells – creating a divine rural ambiance.
Often used by sadhaks for meditation, especially early morning.
🧭 Route Details
🚩 Location:
Village: Bhopali
Tehsil: Ghodadongri
District: Betul, Madhya Pradesh
🚗 How to Reach:
From Ghodadongri:
Distance: ~8–10 km approx.
Route: Ghodadongri → Mahadewa Path → Bhopali Village → Shiv Mandir
From Betul:
Distance: ~30–35 km
Take Betul → Ranipur → Ghodadongri → Bhopali route (via local roads).
Transport Options:
Best to use own vehicle or bike.
Some jeeps or shared autos may be available from Ghodadongri.
Road Condition: Fair, but some village roads may be rough during the monsoon.
🪔 Rituals and Activities
Jal Abhishek: Water, milk, bel-patra offering to Shivling.
Bhajans: Locals sometimes organize group bhajans on Mondays.
Meditation & Chanting: Ideal for early morning visits.
Lighting a diya (lamp) and offering incense sticks for blessings.
🙏 Best Times to Visit
Time Details
🌅 Morning (6–9 AM) Peaceful, ideal for meditation 🌇 Evening (4–6 PM) Local puja and arti 📆 Festivals Mahashivratri, Shravan Maas, Kartik Purnima 🌧️ Monsoon Green & spiritual – but muddy routes
📿 Local Beliefs
Wish Fulfillment: Devotees believe sincere prayer here fulfills spiritual desires.
Local Stories: Some believe saints once meditated here — enhancing the spiritual power.
Sacred Soil: Some take soil from the temple area...
Read moreWe have to enter the temple by passing through 100m approx cave entrance which was much interesting and at the end you will find Mahadev and Ganesha( cave allows one way only and I don't recommend it for people having Claustrophobia). There are lot of monkeys on the way and one needs to be very careful of what we are bringing. This cave falls on the way to Chouragadh, which is also...
Read moreSuch a nice place...after visiting the mahadev mandir u should also visit here.... Beware of monkeys here... there are soooooo many monkeys...don't take any eating material or food packets or fruits,biscuits otherwise they will surely attack on you within a min....so take care of you....and your kid.... Don't miss this place... Along this there is cave where people put stones...
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