Bhavnath Taleti
The Damodar kund place to Next is an old shrine of Bhavnath, a form of Shiva, close to Girnar Taleti; Mrugi kund and Sudharshan lake are nearby.
Bhavnath is a small village in the Junagadh district of Gujarat, India. It sits near the Girnar mountain range, close to Girnar Taleti, the place from where pilgrims have to ascend on foot to get to temples on Girnar hills.
Bhavnath in Place: Bhavnath Temple, Mrigi Kund and Many Places
Bhavnath Temple Entrance
BHAVNATH TEMPLE
BHAVNATH Mahadeva
The Bhavnath Mahadev temple is a shrine ensconced in myths and legends of the Puranic era, at the base of Mount Girnar in Bhavnath village. The Shiva ling here is said to have emerged of its own divine intention. Reportedly, when Shiva and Parvati were traveling over the Girnar Hills their divine garment fell over the present Mrigi Kund, making this place an auspicious site for lord Shiva worshipers. Even today, the naga bavas bathe in the holy Mrigi Kund before joining the Mahashivaratri procession. The fair itself is so ancient that its precise origins are unknown. Girnar Mountain
There are two main annual festivals: Maha Shivaratri and Girnar Lili Parikrama.This is the main place where the two festivals are celebrated every year.
In the month of October-November during the period of five days concluding on the full-moon day of Kartik Month "Parikrama" is held after hoisting of Dhaja on this temple. The parikrama or circular travel goes on for five days, covering a distance of about 40 Kms around the Girnar Mountain. It has got very much importance and is compared to the Lili Parikrama of Govardhan mountain in Vraj. It is believed to be pious because Lord Dattatrey is believed to be staying on Mount Girnar for these five days and his devotees move around the Mount to pay their homage to Lord Dattatrey. For the nature lovers, it is an excursion which brings one in direct contact with nature and nature's hidden treasure.
In the month of February-March, on the No-Moon-Day of Magha month, the "Maha Shivratri" is celebrated at this temple. There is a fair for 5 days. Many good musicians of religious music gather and people from all walks of life enjoy their music. There are many Ravti's (just like Langar) providing food to the devotees. The main attraction of the fair is the procession of the Naga Bawa's which is held at midnight of Maha Shivratri. More than hundred naked Sadhu's and Sadhvi's join this procession. Many Sadhu's show the strength of their muscles and Sexual Organ's power (e.g. by pulling a van tied to the penis etc.) The procession ends with the holy bath by the Sadhu's in the Mrigi Kund in the compound of Bhavnath Temple and Maha Pooja of the Mahadev at the midnight of Maha Shivratri. The temple was quite old but it has been renovated in 2000 and reopened on 4/3/2000 i.e. on the day of Shivratri.
Mrigi Kund ENTRANCE
MRIGI KUND
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