Uttar Pradesh is known not only for its politics and history, but also for Kashi Vishwanath. Arriving here brings peace to the mind, and the atmosphere is filled with chants of “Har Har Mahadev!” But did you know that beyond Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh also boasts numerous otherworldly and miraculous Shiva temples? Let’s learn about these mysterious temples.
Gokarnanath Mahadev Temple – Lakhimpur Kheri
One of the famous temples of UP is Gokarnanath Mahadev Temple, located at a place called Gola Gokarnanath in Lakhimpur Kheri district, also known as ‘Chhota Kashi’.
Bateshwar Mahadev Temple – Agra
Bateshwar, located on the banks of the Yamuna River near Agra, is home to a vast expanse of Shiva temples. Hundreds of temples, both large and small, appear here, making it one of the most unique religious sites in the country.
Gopeshwar Mahadev Temple – Mathura Vrindavan
Gopeshwar Mahadev Temple is one of the oldest temples in Vrindavan, located near the sacred Yamuna River. Thousands of devotees come here to worship Lord Shiva.
Nageshwarnath Mahadev Temple – Ayodhya
Shiva’s presence on the sacred land of Ayodhya infuses devotees with renewed strength, renewed enthusiasm, and unwavering faith. It is believed that the Nageshwarnath Mahadev Temple was built by Kusha, the younger son of Shri Ram.
Aghornath Mahadev Temple – Meerut
Located in the cantonment area of Meerut, the Agharnath Mahadev Temple is a Siddha Peeth with a long history. During the month of Sawan, millions of devotees visit the temple to perform the Jalabhishek.
Mankameshwar Mahadev Temple – Prayagraj
The Mankameshwar Mahadev Temple is located on the banks of the Yamuna River, near the fort of Mughal Emperor Akbar. It is believed that worshipping him fulfills all desires.
Shri Gauri Shankar Temple – Kannauj
The Shri Gauri Shankar Temple in Kannauj district is the only temple in the country where the Shiva Lingam, along with the worship of Lord Shiva, is enshrined within it. This renowned Shiva temple has a long history.
