Titlagarh Shiva Temple - Mysterious Hindu Temple Dedicated to Lord Shiva & Goddess Parvati.
Titlagarh Shiva Temple is a mysterious Hindu temple dedicated to Lord Shiva & Goddess Parvati. The temple is located on Kumuda hill in Titlagarh of Odisha, where even if the outside temperature is above 50 degrees, the inside temperature remains below 10 degrees. Even in the high heated summer days, this temple remains so cool without AC that you have to be covered with blankets. It is regarded as the coolest temple of India. It is believed that by simply entering this temple of Lord Shiva and Mother Parvati, you realize the power of Shiva-Parvati. There is a pond inside the temple premises which is always filled with water. The water of this pond is also cool.
There is neither AC nor fan in the temple, yet the temperature there goes below 10 degrees. Inside the temple, the priests and devotees sit wrapped in blankets, while the temperature outside reaches 50 degrees. Even scientists have not been able to solve this mystery till date. As the temperature outside increases, the coolness inside the temple increases even more. This is what makes this temple even more special and different. When devotees troubled by the scorching heat outside enter the temple, they start shivering with cold as soon as they go inside.
As you all know that Titlagarh is regarded as one of the hottest place in India where the temperature goes above 50 degree Celsius during summer. On the top of such a rock surfaces hill, the temperature reaches almost 55 degree Celsius during summer. But inside this Shiva temple, the temperature remains cooler than AC. According to the priests, it is believed that the cold comes from the statues of Lord Shiva and Goddess Parvati. They tell that the entire temple becomes cold when they close the doors. In the particular time, It becomes difficult for devotees to stand even for 2 minutes outside the temple premises.
Some people believe that perhaps the structure of the temple, the nature of the rocks or the cold air coming from under the ground can be the reason for this coolness. But some people consider it to be God's grace. While some people consider the idols of Lord Shiva and Mother Parvati to be the reason for this miraculous coolness. Till date no scientist has been able to understand the mystery of this temple. This mystery is still unsolved.
Titlagarh Shiva Temple is located in Titlagarh of Odisha. To reach the temple, you can come by road, rail or air. Because Titlagarh is well connected to the major cities of Odisha. You can go by your vehicle or bus. The nearest railway station to Titlagarh is Titlagarh.
Lord Shiva and Mother Parvati are worshipped and Jalabhishek is done daily in the temple. It is believed that every devotee who comes here with a true heart, his every wish is fulfilled.
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