Vedic Saraswati River basin system. The river derives its name from Maharishi Markandeya as well and several ancient ashramas
of Rishi Markandeya can be seen along the banks of the river in the neighboring districts.
Markandeshwar Mahadev Temple
The walls of the Markandeshwar Mahadev temple carry a scene depicting Lord Shiva saving Rishi
Hindu
God of death.
Story of Maharishi Markandeya
Markandeya was an exemplary son, who was destined to die at the age of 16. He grew up to be a great
Yama, the God of death were unable to take away his life because of his great devotion and continual worship of Shiva. Finally, Yama came himself to take Markandeya's life away and sprung his noose around the young sage's neck. By mistake, the noose landed around the Shivalingam and out of it, Shiva emerged in all his fury attacking Yama for his act of aggression. After defeating Yama in battle to the point of death, Shiva then revived him, under the condition that the young Markandeya would live forever. Thus, the Maha Mrityunjaya Stotra is attributed to Maharishi Markandeya.[1]
The Markandeshwar Mahadev temple is supposed to be the place where the young Markandeya was praying to
Mahabharat
times and was founded in the third millennium B.C. The current structure is more recent and dates back to the early 20th century.
Days to visit
Pilgrims turn out to visit the Markandeshwar Mahadev temple in large numbers on Sundays and during the month of
Shravan, which roughly corresponds to the months of July–August in the Julian calendar. The temple can be reached very easily and it is located 20 kilometers south of Ambala on the Ambala-Delhi section of the famous Grand Trunk Road
.
A Markundeshwar Mahadev temple also situated near village AJARI, Sirohi road, Sirohi which is 28 km east from Sirohi District and known as one of the oldest temple in the area.
365 days water flowing form the markundeshwar temple. there are three Kund where people also do Pind dan'.
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