Goda Lokanath Shiva Temple
Famous for true experience of God
This is something real, which happened very recently. We have some tenants staying at my native place and my mother after collecting the rent from them, kept in the kitchen. She usually keeps it there and then later takes it and keep in a locked box. The next day, she found the money was missing. Given her age, she first tried to remember, if she had taken and kept it and searched. But then she was pretty sure that she did not take it from that place. We have only two other people coming to the home - a maid and a cook. She asked both of them and both denied seeing the money, forget about stealing. After couple of days, she tried to interrogate each of them individually and each of them started blaming the other. Finally when both of them were there, she declared to keep an Areca nut in the name of Goda Lokanath (Lord Shiva worshiped in this temple) and God take care of the evil. Keeping an Areca nut in the name of God is a very old tradition for this place, and it's told, whoever does it with devotion, the God fulfills his desire. And then once the desire is fulfilled, the person visits the temple. To her surprise, the very next day the money was found at the same place. Call it fear of the evil or devotion of people, the Lord is famous in our locality.
When I went to my native place during the Raja Festival, she narrated all these and we went there to seek the blessings of the God. It's not very far, just fourteen km far from my house. So we decided to visit in the afternoons, taking my father with us as well.
This place has developed a lot since last few years. The temple was originally a hut. But over the time, people experienced the heavenly impact and that is how it started getting famous.
Like all Shiva Temples, there is a massive Nandi sitting in front, facing the Lord. And then there is a small temple of Lord Hanuman who is considered to be an avatar of Lord Shiva himself. The entire ambience is so peaceful and calm that we did not realize spending more than a hour sitting there.
The theme that has been built on the top of this temple (zoom it and see) is one of the best event from our mythology - Samudra manthana or churning of the ocean using a mountain as churning rod and the king of the serpents as churning rope, to obtain the nectar. You can get a glimpse by going through the Wiki Link , but this is very intense and blended into our culture and relates to all other divine presence.
And then the theme on the other side is quite fascinating as well - it portrays presence of all the Gods around ShriRam and Maa Sita - ShriRam being avatar of Lord Vishnu borne as human and Maa Sita, his wife. You can see how it relates the heavenly attachment to humanity - reminded me about our childhood when Mom used to tell all these legends.
Coming back, we noticed this Nag Champa or cannonball tree, that usually grows near the Shiva temple. The flowers have very strong fragrance and it's believed cobras stay in this tree, but we also believe cobras are semi-divine and stay near the temple because they are pets of Lord Shiva abiding in his neck. And they won't hurt anyone, unless they are hurt - and believe me, it's true, I have encountered it several times - that's the power of belief. And we don't grow this tree at our home for that reason.
Tried to capture the flower by zooming in, but this was the best shot as the evening was approaching. And look at the massive size of the fruit.
This post will be part of my google review of this place, and if you do not know the power of sharing, then one of my google review photo is trending in internet and that review has our HIVE post as the reference to full review. Isn't that sweet ? I will share more about it....
Edit : Google review at https://goo.gl/maps/rYQoUz31xoE6uB6w7
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I gotta say that these temples have a vibe, an energy, a something that calms the soul even when looking at photos of it, you can feel the source of it, and I'm not surprised that you spent over a hour sitting there just admiring it, I would have for sure, big hug to your parents and hope the creator bless them with health and longevity :)
Amazing insight into Shiva Temple. The blessings of the Gods is an experience of fulfillment !
Wow! That is an incredible story, I am glad she got the missing money back in the end. However, I would assume there might be some lingering trust issues with the two suspects/workers. Either way, the areca might've resolved this problem, and hopefully it doesn't happen again.
Ya, she is now more cautious.
wow.. what a nice temple!😊😉👍
That was a great real life story. The power of sacred fear.. :)
In hawaii there are no snakes. I wonder what would happen if u plant a cobra tree here.. :P
your parents looks like so nice people. 😊
Ya, that will work :) You should have them.
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There must be something special about the nut that really made the person who took the money replace it back which I believe would have been troubling the person's mind and act that made such person return the money back.
There is, many people have experienced it and that is how this place has grown up. And one other funny fact is that the priest who did the puja for us, was aged 88 and quite fit and told his mother died last year at the age of 109. They consider doing their job as a blessing.
Wow this is really nice to know and thanks for sharing.
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Har Har Mahadev
It's a really attractive temple I must say! Glad your mother got her money. I wish she figured out who exactly took it. Such a person should not be trusted.
Har Har Mahadeva. I would have loved to see the Lord Hanuman temple although I noticed him with all other gods in the rooftop.
Lord Hanuman temple is there, I did not upload these pics earlier.
That Nag Champa tree is very attractive. I think every Shiva temple should have at least one Nag Champa tree to increase the breeding of that tree as well. It is called Naga Linga tree in our local language.
The temples in general are different in architecture in different parts of India. Nice.
I saw the Nag Champa tree almost after two decades, its very famous but very scare seems.
Wow, I have Never seen much like this before and its a great way to proof so many things right even as the culture simplifies. You have a wonderful time at the temple which makes it more natural and believing. I am very happy to see those Great photography. Grandma and Grandpa.
Our culture is very inspiring, and relates to all the legends and mythology. In fact there are evidences of them.
interesting history of your culture I see that you have powerful Gods and that most people are afraid of what could happen to them for lying. But the best news is that your mother got the money back, I also hope that the Raja Festival has been to everyone's liking.
Ya, call it fear may be in this case, but there are a lot of real experience of people wishing for children and getting the wish fulfilled and some other diversified wishes. And I think, these beliefs also helps the society, unfortunately its decreasing and that could be the reason of increasing crime rate - when people do not fear.
Exactly what is on my mind. They feared what could happen. I am glad the person had some consciousness.
Love post about different religions. And of course about Hinduism ! Beside your fancy story with the lost (and later found) money, all this colour and special statues, make to my eyes Hinduism so charming
If one correlates all these legends, then it leads to the path of peace, harmony and ultimately meeting the divine. I think, most religions must have similar path , but unfortunately the hatred is promoted more.
Your post are my guilty pleasure! I enjoy them and sometimes iam a little bit of jealous! Haha! Give my greetings to your parents! They must be both sweet and honest persons, with warm heart! Namaste my friend!
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