Shree Narahari Parvatha Sadashiva Temple is one of the most ancient and popular pilgrimage situated at Narahari Hill in Panemangalur. It is also known as the ‘Kailasa of the Earth’.
According to a legend, Sri Krishna (Lord Hari) accompanied with Arjuna (Nara) offered penance here to free themselves from the sins committed during the Mahabharatha’s Kurukshetra war. Lord Hari as a sign of his visit sculpted Shanka (Conch), Chakra (Wheel), Gadha (Heavy Weapon) and Padma (Lotus) giving rise to the four ‘Teerthakoopas’ (Holy Ponds) which are present even today. Arjuna purified himself by bathing in these holy ponds and installed the Shivalinga and worshipped it and hence it gets its unique name ‘Narahari Parvatha Sadashiva Temple.
The devotees climb a few steps to reach the temple on the hill. The temple is small and simple. In the early morning, we can see the beauty of sunrise from the top of the hill.
No comments:
Post a Comment