Mankeshwar Nath Mahadev Mandir
| Mankeshwar Nath Mahadev Mandir | |
|---|---|
मनकेश्वर नाथ महादेव मंदिर | |
| Religion | |
| Affiliation | Hinduism |
| Deity | Shiva |
| Location | |
| Location | Madhia Math, Sonbarsa block, Sitamarhi |
| State | Bihar |
| Country | India |
Interactive map of Mankeshwar Nath Mahadev Mandir | |
| Coordinates | 26°45′45″N 85°35′31″E / 26.7623687°N 85.5920212°E |
| Architecture | |
| Founder | Shravan Kumar |
| Established | Treta Yuga |
Mankeshwar Nath Mahadev Mandir (Maithili: मनकेश्वर नाथ महादेव मंदिर) is a Hindu temple dedicated to Shiva in Madhia Math, also known as Madhia Dham, Sonbarsa block, Sitamarhi district, Bihar, India. It is a legendary temple associated with the epic Ramayana. According to legend, the temple was established by Shravana Kumara before the birth of Rama. It is said that Shravana Kumara installed a Shivalinga in the temple known as Baba Mankeshwar Nath Mahadev. The temple is popular among Shiva devotees for performing Jalabhisheka on the Shivalinga during the festival of Sawan Sombari.[1][2][3][4][5]
Etymology
The name Mankeshwar of the temple is derived from the Indic term Manokamna. The term Manokamna translates to "wishes from the heart". According to the Pandit Mukesh Giri of the temple, it is believed that the wishes of the devotees coming here are fulfilled, hence the Shivalinga installed here is known as Mankeshwar Nath Mahadev.[1]
References
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- ^ "मढि़या धाम स्थित मानकेश्वर नाथ महादेव की महिमा अपरंपार - The glory of Nareshwar Nath Mahadev at Mudhiya Dham". Jagran (in Hindi). Retrieved 23 February 2026.
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- ^ "हजारों श्रद्धालुओं ने बाबा मानकेश्वर नाथ महादेव पर किया जलाभिषेक". www.livehindustan.com (in Hindi). 5 August 2024. Retrieved 23 February 2026.
- ^ "श्रद्धालुओं की सुरक्षा का रहेगा पुख्ता प्रबंध". Prabhat Khabar (in Hindi). Retrieved 23 February 2026.