Nakuleswar Temple In Kolkata
Goddess
Sati (Durga) cannot exist without the presence of Shiva, her consort. Kalighat
Temple has ‘Nakuleswar’ as ‘bhairav’ for MaaKali at a very short distance from
the main daity.
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| Nakuleswar Shiva Temple |
Structure:
The
Shiva Linga has a solid stone structure of around one foot in a round saucer,in
which he is worshipped. His companion Nandi and the Ox are present. They are
made of black granule stone. There is a copper snake like structure canopying
the Lingam. All this structures have symbolical significance.
Food
Offering:
Sebayets
usually maintain the Shiva Temple. There are deities of lord Kartikeya around
the Shiva Lingam. Sweets like Batasha, Nakuldana and other suger candies are
offered. Besides, Luchies, fried chapatties, suji and other are offered as
bhog.
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| Nakuleswar mahadev |
Way of
Offering:
Men
and women seat around the Shiva Lingam. They offer flowers, curd, Ganges water,
honey, milk, coconut water and three leaves of frill tree in a pious manner.
Special puja like decorating Shiva in Rajbesh are often offered.
This
presents a unique characteristic of Lord Shiva. He is at once the consort of
Aryan Goddess and has great affinity with lord Pashupati of dravidian era. This
presents the unique “unity in diversity”, the intermingling of the Aryan and
Dravidian culture.
Special
Days to Visit:
Shiva ratri, Neel puja (in the
month of April- Chaitra).
Opening
and closing time:
Around
6am to 8pm.
Address:
Near Halder Para, kalighat Kali Temple.
Ways to
Go:
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