Shri Sachcha Akhileshwar Temple: In Sanatan Dharma, Lord Shiva is considered the god of destruction. Shivling is worshiped to please Lord Shiva. It is said that Lord Shiva is the only deity who is quickly pleased by offering water. However, in the worship of Shiva, along with water, flowers, milk, datura etc. are also offered on the Shivling. Offering water on the Shivling is considered very auspicious, but do you know that there are some temples in the country where it is strictly forbidden to offer water on the Shivling? These include Shri Sacha Akhileshwar Temple.
Shri Sacha Akhileshwar Temple is located in Rishikesh, Devanbhumi, Uttarakhand. This temple is located on Lakshman Jhula. Lakhs of devotees come here every year for darshan. The Shivling present in the temple is Mercury. According to the beliefs of this temple, water is not offered on the Shivling here. Flowers are offered on the Shivling here. Let’s know about this temple in detail.
Naga sadhus had installed Shivling.
The Shivling in the Shri Sacha Akhileshwar Temple was established by the Naga Sadhus. At the time of the construction of the temple, an 11.5-foot Shivling was installed here years ago. The Naga sadhus were asked to establish a Mercury Shivling here for the welfare of the world. Then Baba 1009 Bhagat Ji Maharaj installed the Mercury Shivling near the 11.5 feet Shivling. The Naga sadhus had solidified the mercury with their penance and installed the Shivling.
Mahapuja is performed in 15 days
In the Shri Sacha Akhileshwar Temple of Rishikesh, silver coating is offered on the Shivling. Offering water on the Shivling is not allowed here. People offer flowers on the Shivling here. The Shivling is worshipped daily, but once in 15 days, Mahapuja is organized here. During the Mahapuja, there is a tradition of offering flowers and sweets on the Shivling.
