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Shri Shiv Narayan Sidheshwar Mandir is a prominent temple located in Gurugram, Haryana, India. It is dedicated to Hindu Deity Lord Shiva, Khatu Shyam Ji, Navagraha Shani Mandir, Mahalaxmi Mandir.

History

It is said that this temple was in existence before Independence and was known as ‘Kutiya Wala Mandir’ earlier. Over 100 years ago, a great saint named Sevadas came and did meditation under the banyan tree. The temple is in honour of Sidheshwar, which means a devotee of ‘Shiva’. The temple is highly revered by the devotees. Best time to visit the temple is on Janamashtami and Goverdhan festival during which grand celebrations take place.

The temple has been administered by Shri Shiv Narain Sidheshwar Mandir Sanatan Daram Sabha.

Rituals

All the festivals are celebrated with great pomp and show. On the occasion of Janamashtami festival the decoration and the lighting of temple is worth watching. The decorators are called from Vrindavan to decorate the whole temple with flowers to make it as Phool Bangla.

Shiv-ratri, the festival of Lord Shankara, is celebrated with great devotion and zeal. Special arrangement is done for Kavra Yatris in the temple. The devotees of Adi Shakti find solace and comfort in the Shiv temple. Rudrabhishek, the ritual bath of the Lord Shiva Lingam puja is performed to seek the blessing of Lord Rudra. Lord Rudra is also another form of Lord Shiva and all this is performed along with all the Vedic methods and continuous chanting of the Vedic mantra. Over the years, devotees have increased by multiple folds and their spiritual faith has raised tremendously.