Jai Sriman Narayana !!
Jaya Jaya Sankara Hara Hara Sankara !!
Grishneshwar/
Grushmeshwara/Gushmeshwara is one of the 12 Jyotir Linga Kshetram located in
Verul, Aurangabad, Maharashtra. This is
one of the prominent temples of Lord Shiva is famous for its stunning
architectural and craftsmanship was re-built during the 18th century. Maharani Ahalya Bhai Holkar, Bhonsle and
Gautami Bhai were made abundance of contributions to this temple.
Presiding deity – Grishneshwar with his consort Goddess Sri Parvati
Theertham – Ram Kund
Sub shrines – Lord Ganesha, Lord
Nandikeshwara, Lord Shiva with his consort Goddess Sri Parvati , Lord Anjaneya,
Serpent Gods, Parvati Matha along with Maheshwara Linga & Nandikeshwara,
Festivals – Maha Shivaratri,
Shravan Mela, Vaikundha Chathurdhashi
The legend has that there was a
passionate devotees of Lord Shiva Sudharma and Sudheha, a pious Brahmin couple lived
in the mountains of Devagiri. This
couple was distressed due to lack of progeny for long time and they underwent
severe austerities praying to Lord. Later, Sudheha wholeheartedly agreed the idea
of the second marriage of her husband Sudharma with her sister Ghushma who was
also a zealous devotee of Lord Shiva.
Ghushma creates Linga out of raw sand with utmost reverence on regular
basis, after the veneration the Linga will be immersed on the pond. Lord
was pleased at the devotion and dedication of Ghushma. In due course of time Ghushma conceived with
a child and gave birth to a stunning boy child.
The arrival of new born brought immense joy in the family, the child was
brought up with lots of affection and devotion to Lord. Years passed by Sudharma and Ghushma found
a perfect match for their son and got him married. Gradually Sudheha became envious at the
happiness of her younger sister who had gained abundance of happiness in her
married life. Eventually, Sudheha’s jealous turned into revenge, she
was waiting for an opportunity to ruin Gushma’s joy. Sudheha
killed her foster son while the newly wedded couple was asleep. Gushma’s daughter-in-law woke up with a
horrifying sight, stains of blood all over and she was inconsolable witnessing the
lifeless body of her husband. There was
no one at home; her in-laws were already engaged in the daily rituals of
worship of Lord on the river bank. The
villagers brought the mortal coil of their dearest son on the river bank and it
was duly informed to the couple. Gushma
was completely engrossed in the worship of Lord, the horrendous scene of mortal
coil of their son grabbed the attention of Sudharma, but Ghushma was absorbed
in the worship, she patiently carried out the veneration of Lord with utmost
devotion, there was no trace of grief on her face after witnessing her dearest
son’s lifeless body. Ghushma fruitfully completed
the ritual and impassively looked upon the motionless body of her son. Lord was extremely pleased at the devotion
of Ghushma and instantly appeared before them.
The Knower of All, the compassionate Lord narrated the pathetic death of
their son in the hands of Sudheha and eventually she was forgiven due to her
previous austerities and Ghushma’s kindheartedness. Ghushma
got back her son’s life once again, as a boon she earnestly prayed to Lord to
remain on this sacred land forever to bless his devotees. Hence, the presiding deity assumed his
name’Grishneshwar’.
This temple remains open from
morning 5.30 AM to 9.30 PM in the evening; during the month of Shravan it remains
open from 3.00 AM to 11.00PM.
Jaya Jaya Sankara Hara Hara Sankara !!
Jai Sriman Narayana !!
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