Maheshwar Jaleshwar Temple, Madhya Pradesh

Address

Maheshwar, Khargone District,

Madhya Pradesh 451224

Moolavar

Jaleshwar

Introduction

aheshwar Jaleshwar Temple is dedicated to Lord Shiva, Located in the Maheshwar, Khargone district, Madhya Pradesh. At a distance of 2 km from Maheshwar Bus Station, Jaleshwar Temple is located in Maheshwar, Dedicated to Lord Shiva, Jawleeshwar Mahadev Temple is located on the west side of the confluence of Maheshwari and Narmada river. The temple houses a deity worshipped as God of Water. The Jaleshwar Temple was constructed based on the legend that Lord Shiva protected the earth from River Ganga’s impact when she fell on earth from heaven.

Puranic Significance

A temple of great antiquity that sits atop a hill is the Jaleshwar Mandir. Also called as Jwaleshwar Mahadev, this temple is accessed by a small path along the Narmada River. According to the Puranas, when Lord Shiva destroyed the fortified city of Tripura with a single arrow, he surrendered his weapons at this place to Narmada Devi. A Shiva Linga manifested at the spot that is symbolic of the Supreme Energy. It has also been stated that Lord Shiva protected Ganga Mata during her descent from his locks manifesting as Jaleshwar Mahadev. This temple has been venerated by the forest dwellers and Rishis since the ancient times.

The temple seen today has been renovated somewhere in the 17th century under the guidance of the Marathas with the typical architectural details of elaborately carved shikharas, doors and windows and intricately carved panels. This temple offers a panoramic view of the exquisite ghats and Holkar architecture. One can also see the sangam of Maheshwar River and Narmada River from this vantage point of the temple.