Mrityunjay Mahadev Mandir
Hindu Temple in Uttar Pradesh, India
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Ravaneshwar Mandir (Hindi: रावणेश्वर मंदिर) (also known as Ravaneshwar) is one of the most famous temples in the holy city of Varanasi. This temple has great historical and cultural importance in Hinduism.[2][3][4][5]
| Mrityunjay | |
|---|---|
मृत्युंजय महादेव मंदिर | |
| Religion | |
| Affiliation | Hinduism |
| District | Varanasi |
| Deity | Shiva |
| Festivals | Mahashivratri |
| Location | |
| Location | Mrityunjay Mahadev Mandir also known as Ravaneshwar, Chowk 36/10, Islamistan, Visheshwarganj, Varanasi |
| State | Uttar Pradesh |
| Country |  India |
  Temple location on Varanasi district map | |
| Coordinates | 25.317645°N 82.973914°E |
| Architecture | |
| Completed | 18th century |
| Elevation | 73.14[1] m (240 ft) |
History
The smaller shrines within the temple are said to be thousands of years old. However the current building was constructed in the 18th century, Mrityunjay Mahadev houses a Shivling and a well. It is believed that the temples keeps all its devotees away from unnatural death and cures illnesses. Shiva is worshiped as Mrityunjay Mahadev ("the great god who is victorious over death") here, by devotees who perform Mrityunjay paath. It is also believed that Dhanvantari, Avatar of Vishnu and the god of Ayurvedic medicine, poured all his medicines in the well, giving it the healing power.[2][4]
Location
Religious importance
It is believed that the temples keeps all its devotees away from unnatural death and cures illnesses when the devotees perform "Mrityunjay path" and sprinkle water from the well (called koop) on themselves.[4]
