Bijli Mahadev Temple, Kashawri
– Legends
Bijli Mahadev:
As per legend, Sage Vasishta
prayed to Lord Shiva at this place where the temple stands today and requested
him to absorb the energy of the lightening in order to save the world. His
prayers were answered by the Lord Shiva. In gratitude, a temple was constructed
here, and Lord Shiva was named as Bijli Mahadev (Lord of Lightening). Every
year, either the Shiva Lingam or the dwaja sthambam (wooden flag staff) of the temple gets mysteriously hit by the lightning bolts.
As a result of the lightning
strike, Lingam breaks up into pieces, but the priest customarily puts it all
together by using cereal and pulse flour along with unsalted butter. It is said
that the Lingam takes a solid shape similar to the previous Lingam after few
months. It is also said that while the
Linga breaks down a lot of energy is emitted from it. This energy is absorbed
by Lord Shiva, thus, preventing the universe from destruction.
Kullu Valley:
As per legend, a demon named
Kulanta used to live in the Kullu valley. He took the form of a giant snake and reached
Mathan village of Lahaul-Spiti. Driven by evil intentions, Kulanta wanted to
flood the whole village. Therefore, the demon snake stationed himself in a way
that he obstructed the flow of the Beas river. Lord Shiva took note this, and
immediately set out to deal with him. After engaging in a fierce battle with
Kulanta, Lord Shiva slayed the demon. After the death of the snake demon, his
entire body turned into a huge mountain. Thus, the valley came to be called as
Kullu valley after the death of the demon, Kulanta.
Annihilation of Jalandhar by
Lord Shiva here:
It is believed that this is the place where Lord Shiva killed the invincible demon Jalandhar.
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