Namchi Sri Siddhesvara Dham Temple (Char Dham)- Sikkim

Address

Namchi Sri Siddhesvara Dham Temple (Char Dham)- Solophuk hill, Namchi, Sikkim 737126 Phone: +91-3592-2090 , +91-3592-20137

Deity

Siddhesvara

Introduction

• Location: Solophok Hill, 5 km from Namchi town, South Sikkim, India.
• Significance: A unique pilgrimage center featuring a 108-foot tall statue of Lord Shiva, replicas of the twelve Jyotirlingas, and models of the four sacred Dhams of Hinduism (Jagannath, Dwarika, Rameswaram, Badrinath).

Puranic Significance:

• Inauguration: Consecrated by Shri Jagadguru Sankaracharya Swami Swarupananda Saraswati on November 8, 2011.
• Features:
  • 108 ft Statue: The tallest statue of Shiva in a sitting posture, located at the highest point of Solophok Hill.
  • Replicas: Includes replicas of all twelve Jyotirlingas and models of the Char Dhams (Jagannath, Badrinath, Dwaraka, and Rameswaram).
  • Additional Statues: An 18-foot statue of Kirateshwar, a hunter incarnation of Shiva.
• Historical and Mythological Significance:
  • Mythology: It is believed that Lord Shiva went into seclusion as a hunter in the forests of Sikkim after losing Sati. The place is associated with the legend of Arjuna and Kirateshwar from the Mahabharata. During a battle, Arjuna prayed at this site, and Kirateshwar, who was initially inclined to support the Kauravas, became a symbol of unbiased divine intervention.

Beliefs:

• Spiritual Significance: Visiting Siddhesvara Dham is believed to wash away one’s sins and provide salvation, peace, and prosperity.

Special Features:

• 108 ft Shiva Statue: The centerpiece of the pilgrimage site.
• Replicas of Jyotirlingas: Provides devotees a chance to visit all twelve Jyotirlingas in one location.
• Char Dham Models: Replicas of the sacred Dhams for a holistic pilgrimage experience.

Festivals:

• Mahashivratri: Celebrated with great devotion, marking the day of Lord Shiva.

Century/Period/Age

1000- Years old

Managed By

UNESCO world heritage site

Nearest Bus Station

Namchi

Nearest Railway Station

New Jalpaiguri Station

Nearest Airport

Bagdogra

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