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Mahashivaratri is celebrated on the 14th day of the dark fortnight of the Phalguna month. This year, Mahashivaratri will be observed on February 15. According to the Puranas, Lord Shiva and Mata Parvati got married on this day, during the 14th day of the dark fortnight of Phalguna. This is why Mahashivaratri is celebrated every year on this day. Where did Lord Shiva and Mata Parvati take the seven rounds? Today, we will tell you about a sacred place where the marriage of Mata Parvati and Lord Shiva took place. This place is the Triyuginarayan Temple in Uttarakhand.
Triyuginarayan Temple, located in Rudraprayag, Uttarakhand, is believed to be the place where Lord Shiva took seven rounds with Mata Parvati. According to mythological beliefs, the Triyuginarayan Temple was established during the Treta Yuga. This temple is closely associated with Lord Shiva and Mata Parvati.
According to mythological stories, Mata Parvati was the daughter of King Himavat. Mata Parvati wanted to marry Lord Shiva. To achieve this, Mata Parvati performed severe penance. Pleased with her penance, Lord Shiva agreed to marry her. After this, Mata Parvati and Lord Shiva took seven rounds in the Triyuginarayan Temple. It is believed that the fire that witnessed their wedding still burns today.
According to the mythological stories, Lord Vishnu attended the marriage of Lord Shiva and Mata Parvati as Mata Parvati’s brother. He also performed all the rituals. During this, Lord Brahma served as the priest. This is why the place of the wedding is also known as Brahma Shila, which is situated right in front of the Triyuginarayan Temple.
Before the marriage, three water tanks were built for the bath of the deities. These are known as Rudra Kund, Vishnu Kund, and Brahma Kund. Water from the Saraswati Kund flows into these three tanks. The Saraswati Kund is said to have originated from the nostrils of Lord Vishnu. It is believed that bathing in this tank helps individuals attain the bliss of having children.
If you are facing delays in your marriage, you can perform the following remedy on Mahashivaratri. First, take a Bilva leaf and place it where Mata Ashoka Sundari is seated near the Shivling (Mata Ashoka Sundari’s place is located in the middle of Jaldhari). Then, offer water to the Shivling and leave the Bilva leaf there. By following this process, your marriage prospects will begin to manifest soon.
If there are obstacles in a person’s marriage, after taking a bath on Mahashivaratri, wear yellow clothes. Then, while praying to Lord Shiva and Mata Parvati, offer a garland of marigold flowers to them. Chant the mantra “Om Gauri Shankaraya Namah.” Performing this remedy can help remove obstacles in marriage.
Performing Rudrabhishekam on Mahashivaratri is extremely important. It is believed that performing Rudrabhishekam on this auspicious occasion makes all endeavors successful. Additionally, this remedy helps in finding a worthy life partner. You can also perform this special puja by visiting Triyuginarayan for darshan.
