Pratapgarh Ghuisarnath Temple, Uttar Pradesh

Address

Pratapgarh Ghuisarnath Temple, Lalganj – Ghuisarnath Rd, Deum Paschim, Uttar Pradesh 230132

Deity

Ghuisarnath

Introduction

• Ghuisarnath (Ghushmeshwarnath) Temple is a Shiva temple located on the bank of the Sai River at Lalganj Ajhara, Pratapgarh, India.
• The temple is approximately 45 km from Pratapgarh and 145 km from Ayodhya, situated in Bela Pratapgarh.
• Believed to be 1000 years old, the temple is considered one of the twelve Jyotirlingas mentioned in the Shiva Purana.
• The holy Shivling of Baba Ghuisarnath is enshrined in the sanctum of the temple.

Puranic Significance

• According to the Shiva Purana, a Brahmin named Brahmavetta Sudharm and his wife Sudeha lived near a lake but were childless, causing Sudeha great sorrow.
• To resolve this, Sudeha married her sister Ghushma to her husband. Ghushma began making and worshipping 101 lingas, ultimately being blessed with a son.
• This led to Ghushma’s pride and Sudeha’s jealousy, prompting Sudeha to kill Ghushma’s son out of envy and dispose of the body in the lake.
• After performing daily prayers, Ghushma noticed blood on the bed, leading to a confrontation with Sudeha. Despite the horror, Ghushma remained devoted, reciting “Shiva-Shiva.”
• When Ghushma went to discharge the lingas, she miraculously saw her son. Lord Shiva then appeared, revealing that Ghushma’s devotion had pleased him.
• Ghushma, in her compassion, asked Lord Shiva to forgive Sudeha. Pleased with her generosity, Lord Shiva agreed to reside in the form of a Jyotirling at the location and took on the name Ghushmeshwar, with the lake subsequently named Sai.

Festivals

• Maha Shivratri
• Shravan Mela

Century/Period/Age

1000 Years old

Managed By

Archaeological Survey of India (ASI)

Nearest Bus Station

Pratapgarh

Nearest Railway Station

Pratapgarh junction.

Nearest Airport

Babatpur, Varanasi, Lucknow

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