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Binsar
Mahadev was built around 9-10 century A.D. It is Believed that this
temple was built in a single day. Ladies comes here on Vaikunth chaturdashi
and light a lamp on their palm to fulfill the desire of child. Binsar
Mahadev is located 19 km from Ranikhet. The temple is surrounded by
thick deodar forests and lies at an altitude of 2480 metres.
With idols of Ganesh, Har Gauri and Maheshmardini in its sanctum the
temple is knon for its architectural finesse. The idol of Maheshmardini
is engraved with texts in 'Nagarilipi' which dates back to as early
as the 9th century. Built by King Pithu in memory of his father Bindu,
the place is also known as Bindeshwar temple.
It sees a large gathering of devotees on the occasion of Baikunth
Chaturdashi in the month of June. It is said that devotees, especially
women, pray all night with lamps in their hands on this day for the
Lord’s blessings.
Binsar Mahadev is famous for its Archealogical significance and its
dense forest which is full of flora and fuana. It is beleived that
desire of a child is fulfill here. |
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Binsar
Mahadev Temple, Ranikhet
Binsar
Mahadev Temple, Ranikhet
