Pawaya Dhumeshwar Mahadev Temple, Madhya Pradesh

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Pawaya Dhumeshwar Mahadev Temple, Madhya Pradesh

Pawaya, Bhitarwar Tehsil,

Gwalior District,

Madhya Pradesh 475220

Moolavar

Dhumeshwar Mahadev

Introduction

Dhumeshwar Mahadev Temple is dedicated to Lord Shiva located in Pawaya Village in Bhitarwar Tehsil in Gwalior District in Madhya Pradesh, India. The site is situated at about 10 Kms from Kariyawati on Dabra to Bhitarwar route. The temple is situated at the confluence of the Sindh and Parvati rivers.

Puranic Significance

The temple was constructed by Vir Singh Deo (Bir Singh Dev), a Bundela Rajput chief and the ruler of the kingdom of Orchha in the early 17th century CE and its renovated in the year 1936 – 1938 by Maharaja Jeevaji Rao Scindia, the ruler of Gwalior State.

Lord Shiva of this temple came to be called as Dhumeshwar Mahadev due to the rise of smoke in the water falling from the waterfall of the river. This temple is facing towards east and stands over a raised platform. The temple can be accessed by flight of steps from three sides. The temple consists of sanctum, antrala, sabha mandapa and an entrance porch. The porch is crowned by a Bengali style roof. It is a two storied structure surmounted by a dome. The sanctum enshrines the presiding deity, Dhumeshwar Mahadev in the form of Shiva Linga. It is said that the first rays of the sun fall on the Shiva Linga daily. A fair is conducted on every Monday of Sawan and Mahashivaratri at this temple.

References

https://hindutemples-india.blogspot.com/2023/04/dhumeshwar-mahadev-temple-pawaya-madhya-pradesh.html