Shukeshwar Nath Mahadev Mandir

Shukeshwar Nath Mahadev Mandir is a Hindu temple dedicated to Shiva in Sitamarhi district of Mithila region in Bihar, India.^[1][2] It is believed that the central icon of Shiva linga was established by the sage Shuka.^[3]

Shukeshwar Nath Mahadev Mandir
शुकेश्वर नाथ महादेव मंदिर
Religion
Affiliation	Hinduism
District	Sitamarhi district
Festival	Mahashivratri
Location
Location	Basbitta village, Majorganj Block, Mithila region
State	Bihar
Country	India
Architecture
Type	Hinduism
Date established	Sage Shukhadeva

Description

According to legend, sage Shuka had established the Shiva linga here in Basbitta village and worshiped Shiva while going to Janakpur (capital of Mithila) to participate in svayamvara ceremony of princess Sita. King Janaka of Mithila also worshipped here. It is said that the Shiva appeared before Shuka and Janaka. According to legend, the sages who took part in the svayamvara of Sita, built the temple while returning from the svayamvara.^[1]