Harihara Temple, Billawar –
Legends
Pandavas worshipped Lord Shiva here:
As per legend, Pandavas visited
Billawar in the last year of their exile and were attracted by Bael or
Bilwa trees abundant in the region. Mahabilvakeshwar Temple was built by the
Pandavas for their worship during their stay in this town.
Mahabilvakeshwar:
Once, the place was abundant
with Bael or Bilwa trees. The temple was
situated inside the Bilwa Forest. Hence, the Temple came to be called as Mahabilvakeshwar
Temple.
Association with Maharaja Hari Singh family:
This temple was close to Maharaja
Hari Singh, the last ruling Maharaja of the princely
state of Jammu and Kashmir in
India. There is an old saying that, if there is a mishappening /causality in
this royal family, a brick / stone having a spot of blood falls from the
temple.
King Babhruvahana, builder of this Temple:
As per legend, this temple was
believed to be built by King Babhruvahana, son of Arjuna.
Billawar:
The ancient name of the place
was Belapur or Villapur. Later, it got corrupted to Billawar.
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