Sthaneshwar Mahadev Temple, Thanesar – Legends

Sthaneshwar Mahadev Temple, Thanesar – Legends

Lord Krishna along with the Pandavas worshipped Lord Shiva here:

As per legend, Lord Krishna along with the Pandavas worshipped Lord Shiva here and sought his blessings for the victory in the battle of Mahabharata.

Thanesar:

The name Thanesar is derived from the presiding deity of this temple, Sthanishvara / Sthaneshwar. Sthanishvara means abode of Lord Shiva in Sanskrit.

Origin of Linga worship:

As per legend, this temple is considered as the place where Lord Brahma installed the first Linga of Lord Shiva. Thus, this temple is considered as the origin of Linga worship.

Bhishma Kund:

There is a small pond in front of the temple. It is said few drops of water from this temple pond cured the leprosy of King Bana. The temple pond is believed to be the place where Bhishma Pitamaha, lay in the bed of arrows during the Mahabharata war. Thus, the temple tank came to be called as Bhishma Kund.