Dailekh Dungeshwor Temple- Nepal

Address

Dailekh Dungeshwor Temple- Dailekh, Dullu 21600, Nepal

Diety

Shiva

Introduction

Dailekh district of far-western Nepal. There are two temples in Dungeshwor; Shideshwor Mahadev and Dungal Temple. This area is considered to be a place in the centre of five famous Panchkoshi, five in Dailekh district, according to the Ancient Holy flame myth and Vaishwankar Myth of Dailakh district. The Temple is believed to be 1000 years old. The temple is situated at the confluence of river Loohre and river Karnali, 544 meters from the sea level in the Dailekh district of the Karnali Province. Dungeshwor Temple is located at Lower Dungeshwor, the highest elevated area in Dailkeh.

Puranic Significance

According to legend, a Brahmin called Jyotikha Upadhyay had travelled every day from home, completing Panchali and Lohar Sangam in Panangli and Lohar, completing the Hindu rites and Santana and joining the cave. He used to be involved in the worship and meditation of Shiva in this cave, chastisement, and after returning to his own home, he saw some disability in his hands. While his health situation was deteriorating, due to the continuous religious rituals, he encountered a saint called Sagar Giri on the banks of the Karnali River in 1935. The Brahmin told Sagar Giri to pursue this devotion, though his illness could not be induced by it. The young man of Giri Thar, after accepting the Brahmin’s request, brought the Shivaling, established the Dungeshwor temple and became the new lord of divine might. So devotees and kings along with temple security rendered Damaha, Slogan, and deity in the temple for worship. Thus the growth and popularity of the temple gradually began to increase.

Festivals

There is a belief that the natural holy flame of this temple is connected to the navel’s vessel, and any other sacred lights need to be fired. If failed, dishonour, drought, famine and hunger could be a reason to suffer. Sidheshwor Mahadev’s temple merely opens on Vijayadashmi’s day. The temple is given legitimate offerings along with religious sounds and music from the day of significant degradation of Dashain (i.e. Ghatasathapana) and is immersed on Vijayadashmi Day. The temple features a Shivaling. Likewise, the temple worships Trishula, axe, and sword as a symbol of Goddess Bhagwati.