Khudneshwar Asthan is a Hindu temple devoted to Lord Shiva located 17 kilometers southwest of the Samastipur district headquarters of Bihar, India.
The name of the temple was inherited from a Muslim woman named Khudni who found the Lingam at this location and became a devotee of Lord Shiva. Under the same temple roof, her mortal remains were interred one-yard south of the Lingam.
History Of The Temple
The Narhan estate established this temple in 1858 during the British Empire and assigned a priest as its administrator. Devotees flock there all year, but notably during the Maha Shivratri festival and the month of Shravan, when thousands gather for darshan and adoration. Chairman of the Bihar Religious Trust Board, Kishore Kunal, declared in 2008 that the board would provide financial help and that it would be created for visitors to demonstrate Hindu-Muslim cooperation.
Legend
The temple site was densely forested in the 14th century and was mostly utilized for grazing cattle. Khudni frequented the area to graze her cow. She tried milking her cow one day after getting home from grazing but received no milk. This went on for a few days. The cow disappeared from her sight one day while grazing. When she discovered the cow, she was astounded to see it shedding milk. She rushed back to the town to tell everyone about her discovery. Locals cleaned the site and began digging, only to discover a Lingam. Her ashes were buried next to the Lingam after she died. They built a temple called "Khudneshwar Asthan," which was derived from the name of a Muslim woman named Khudni Biwi.
How To Reach
By Air - Jai Prakash Narayan International Airport is the nearest airport.
By Train - Samastipur Railway Station is the nearest railway station.
By Road - Located at Morwa block of Samastipur.
Post a Comment