Maha Mrityunjay Temple

Coordinates: 26°20′35″N 92°46′34″E / 26.3430°N 92.7761°E / 26.3430; 92.7761
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Maha Mrityunjay Temple
Mahamrityunjay Temple in Nagaon, Assam, India
Religion
AffiliationHinduism
DistrictNagaon
DeityShiva
Location
LocationNagaon
StateAssam
CountryIndia
Maha Mrityunjay Temple is located in Assam
Maha Mrityunjay Temple
Location in Assam
Maha Mrityunjay Temple is located in India
Maha Mrityunjay Temple
Maha Mrityunjay Temple (India)
Geographic coordinates26°20′35″N 92°46′34″E / 26.3430°N 92.7761°E / 26.3430; 92.7761
Architecture
CompletedFebruary 2021
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Maha Mrityunjay Temple is a Hindu Temple dedicated to Hindu God Shiva, situated in Nagaon, Assam, India.[1] This Temple is special in its architectural sense as it is built in a form a Shivling. It is the World's largest Shivalinga, at the height of 126 foot.[2][3][4]This feature is made it unique and very attractive for the devotees.[5]

History[edit]

Construction of temple was initiated in 2003 by Acharya Bhrigu Giri Maharaj, this place is where he used to meditate and is the location where Guru Shukracharya performed Mahāmrityunjaya Mantra. Basis of this thought Acharya Bhrigu Giri Maharajas had chosen this place for temple construction (Pran Pratishta). The initial planning for the construction started in the year 2003 but after several attempts by other architects and engineers,the final engineering and design work was carried by Er. Narayan Sharma. The temple is also very significant due to reflection of mastery in engineering.[6][7]

Inauguration and Pran Pratishta Mahotsav[edit]

The Temple Inauguration was done by Pran Pratishta Mahotsav, worship (Puja) was stated on 22 Feb and ended on 25 Feb 2021,[8] As special guest the Union Home Minister Mr. Amit Shah, Minister of Health and Education in Assam Dr. Himanta Biswa Sarma and Ex. Chief Minister of Assam Mr. Sarbananda Sonowal had participated the puja and Yagna of Maha Mrityunjay Temple.[9][10] 108 Yagna Kundas was established for the Yagna and around 250 priests came from Tamil Nadu to perform the Pran Pratishta Yagna.[11] After completion of Pran Pratishta Yagna the Temple was opened for devotees from 26 Feb 2021.[12]

Location[edit]

Maha Mrityunjay Temple is situated in Mahapurush Srimanta Damodar Path, Kalajugi,Puranigudam, Bardua area Nagaon, Assam around 120 km far from heart city of Assam Guwahati.[13]

Earthquake Effects[edit]

Massive earthquake reported on 28 April 2021 in Assam and NE Region measured 6.7 in the richter scale and due that that jolt the minor crack observed in upper part of 126 feet of temple which can be termed as ornamental damage and no structural damage has occurred.[14][15][16]

See also[edit]

References[edit]

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  2. ^ "Amit Shah ने असम के महामृत्युंजय मंदिर में की पूजा, देखें 126 फीट ऊंचे शिवलिंग की PHOTOS". Zee News. 25 February 2021. Retrieved 25 February 2021.
  3. ^ "महामृत्युंजय मंदिर: यहां बना दुनिया का सबसे ऊंचा शिवलिंग, अब बरसेगी शिव की कृपा". Newstrack. 25 February 2021. Retrieved 25 February 2021.
  4. ^ "Significance of the Maha Mrityunjay Temple, Nagaon, Assam". 14cosmicsecrets.com.
  5. ^ "প্ৰধানমন্ত্ৰী নৰেন্দ্ৰ মোদীয়ে উদ্বোধন কৰিব বিশ্বৰ সৰ্ববৃহৎ লিংগাকাৰ মহামৃত্যুঞ্জয় মন্দিৰ". News18 Assam. 31 January 2021. Retrieved 31 January 2021.
  6. ^ "Amit Shah Visited the Maha Mrityunjay Temple in Nagaon, Assam". The Sentinel. 25 February 2021. Retrieved 25 February 2021.
  7. ^ "MAHA MRITYUNJAY TEMPLE, NAGAON: THINGS TO KNOW". News Live. 25 February 2021. Retrieved 25 February 2021.
  8. ^ "Assam: Amit Shah visits Maha Mrityunjay Temple for 'Pran Pratishtha Mahotsav'". Northeast Live. 25 February 2021. Retrieved 25 February 2021.
  9. ^ "Assam: Amit Shah takes part in 'Pran Pratishtha Mahotsav' at Maha Mrityunjay Temple". Times Of India. 25 February 2021. Retrieved 25 February 2021.
  10. ^ "Amit Shah takes part in 'Pran Pratishtha Mahotsav' at Maha Mrityunjay Temple". ANI News. 25 February 2021. Retrieved 25 February 2021.
  11. ^ "MAHA MRITYUNJAY TEMPLE, NAGAON: THINGS TO KNOW". News Live. 25 February 2021. Retrieved 25 February 2021.
  12. ^ "Assam's Maha Mrityunjay Temple:Things to know about the World's Largest Shivling". Guwahati Times. 25 February 2021. Retrieved 25 February 2021.
  13. ^ "Only BJP-led coalition can ensure illegal immigrant-free Assam: Amit Shah". Hindustan Times. 25 February 2021. Retrieved 25 February 2021.
  14. ^ "Assam earthquake: The strong quake leaves Nagaon's Maha Mrityunjay Temple damaged". Insidene. 28 April 2021. Retrieved 28 April 2021.
  15. ^ "Assam: Maha Mrityunjay Temple in Nagaon damaged in earthquake". Northeast Now. 28 April 2021. Retrieved 28 April 2021.
  16. ^ "Assam: Maha Mrityunjay Temple Damaged after Earthquake". G Plus News. 28 April 2021. Retrieved 28 April 2021.

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