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Shukeshwar Nath Mahadev Mandir
Hindu temple in Mithila region, India From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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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]
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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]
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