Tarkeshwar Nath Temple
| Tadkeshwar Nath Mahadev Temple (Jaipur) | |
|---|---|
 Tadkeshwar Mahadev (Choura Rasta, Jaipur) | |
| Religion | |
| Affiliation | Hinduism |
| District | Jaipur |
| Deity | Tadkeshwar Nath (Shiva) |
| Location | |
| Location | Choura Rasta, Jaipur |
| State | Rajasthan |
| Country | India |
  Shown within Jaipur  Tarkeshwar Nath Temple (Rajasthan)  Tarkeshwar Nath Temple (India) | |
| Geographic coordinates | 26°55′23″N 75°49′21″E / 26.922964°N 75.822593°E |
| Architecture | |
| Type | Rajasthani architecture with glimpses of local culture |
| Creator | Vidhyadhar Bhattacharya (believed) |
Tadkeshwar Nath Mahadev Temple (also known as Tadkeshwar Mahadev) is an ancient Hindu temple dedicated to Lord Shiva, located in the Jaipur district of Rajasthan, India.[1][2] The temple is situated in the Choura Rasta area of Jaipur.[3]
Local tradition suggests that the temple is named after the palm trees (Borassus flabellifer) that were once found in the area.[3] It is believed that the temple dates back to the time of the establishment of Jaipur city (around 1727 CE) or possibly even earlier.[1][2] The Shivalinga (aniconic representation of Shiva) enshrined in the temple is considered to be swayambhu (self-manifested).[2]
Jaipur is also known as 'Chhoti Kashi' (Little Kashi) due to the presence of numerous ancient Shiva temples, of which this is a prominent one.[4] The architecture of the temple reflects Rajasthani style with glimpses of the local culture.[4]
History
[edit]According to legend, the area was once a forest of palm trees. It is said that after a battle between a lion and a goat, a divine voice emerged from the ground, and upon excavation, a self-manifested Shivalinga was discovered, leading to the temple's name.[4]
The initial structure of the temple is believed to have been built during the establishment of Jaipur city, and it was later designed by Vidhyadhar Bhattacharya.[5][6] The responsibility for the temple's service and worship was entrusted to priests from the Vyas family, who were brought from Amer, and they have been carrying out these duties since then.[4][7]
The Tadkeshwar Nath Mahadev Temple is a significant center for the celebration of festivals like Mahashivaratri and the Mondays of the Shravan month.[7][8][9]
References
[edit]- ^ a b "जयपुर: शहर बसा उससे पहले से विराजे हैं ताड़केश्वर महादेव, सावन में उमड़ता है भक्तों का सैलाब". www.patrika.com (in Hindi). Retrieved 28 April 2024.
- ^ a b c "जयपुर का यह शिव मंदिर शहर की बसावट से भी पुराना, यहां का शिवलिंग है स्वयंभू". www.nayaindia.com (in Hindi). Retrieved 28 April 2024.
- ^ a b "जयपुर शहर की स्थापना से पहले बसे हैं बाबा 'ताडकऩाथ', ताड़ के वृक्ष होने से कहलाए 'ताडक़ेश्वर महादेव'". www.patrika.com (in Hindi). Retrieved 28 April 2024.
- ^ a b c d "Mahashivratri Special: ताड़केश्वर महादेव मंदिर, तंत्र-मंत्र से जुड़ी है अनोखी कहानी". etvbharat.com (in Hindi). Retrieved 27 April 2025.
- ^ "Mahashivratri 2024: जयपुर का प्रसिद्ध ताड़केश्वर महादेव मंदिर, जानें इतिहास और दर्शन का समय". timesnowhindi.com (in Hindi). Retrieved 27 April 2025.
- ^ "देखें वीडियो: ताड के वृक्षों की वजह से कहलाए ताडकेश्वर, जानें और भी खास बातें | history of tarkeshwar mahadev temple in jaipur". Patrika News (in Hindi). 29 July 2018. Retrieved 28 April 2025.
- ^ "Mahashivratri Special: जयपुर के ताड़केश्वर शिव मंदिर का इतिहास, तस्वीरों में देखें मंदिर की भव्यता". zeenews.india.com (in Hindi). Retrieved 28 April 2024.
- ^ "Sawan 2019: जयपुर के इस शिव मंदिर में उमड़ता है भक्तों का सैलाब, जानें इसका इतिहास". www.amarujala.com (in Hindi). Retrieved 28 April 2024.
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