Stunning Shiv Temple Siddhnath, Nemawar: Madhya Pradesh
By: Himanshu Dhangar
Tags: Tourism, India, Shivatemple, Madhya Pradesh Tourism

I had more excitement before sleeping at night. I woke up at around 3 am and finished all my daily morning rituals and I got out of my house with my scooter. My hometown is in a very small city of Madhya Pradesh, which located around 180 km away from the state capital Bhopal. Summer days were going on and I had no work to perform, My studies were also from home through online lectures and my days were also lazy cutting. I was sitting with my father in the evening and I was discussing nemawar, He also made me aware of the ancient history of Shiva Siddhanath Temple and Bhasma Aarti. Now I had to acknowledge more about this temple and Bhasma Aarti and its specialties. So, I thought of going to the Nemawar. Now, let me tell you more about this little town Nemawar, It is a small ancient city in the district of Dewas and its history is much broader and historic. It is about 21 kilometers away from my hometown Harda. About 3:30 am, by the time I got there by driving a scooter, I took a holy Narmada snan. Narmada is a holy river in which the devotees wash all their sins and a Narmada bath is necessary before going to the Siddhnath temple for Darshan. I took a bath at the same Narmada Ghat, At 5am I joined the “BHASMA ARTI” of the Siddh Nath Temple.

ABOUT SHIV SIDDHNATH TEMPLE

This highly ornate ancient temple of Lord Shiva, called Siddhnath is the most impressive of all. This is the loftiest temple of the Parmar dynasty. The temple is an example of Bhumija architecture style, similar to the Udayeshwara temple at Udayapur. It is a west-facing rather than usual east-facing temples elsewhere. The Temple has a star-shaped base with beautiful shikaras. This temple is under the archaeological survey of India protection. Narmada Mata temple and Ganesh temple are also present in the temple vicinity. This temple is located on the banks of the river Narmada. There is also a legend that early morning footprints are seen on the Narmada Ghat sand near the Siddh Nath temple, where leprosy patients roll. The elders of the village believe that in the caves, kandras inside the hill, the ascetic monks come here in the morning to take a bath in the Narmada. Many giant archaeological remains of ancient times exist around Nemawar. This place has been mentioned many times in Hindu and Jain Puranas. It is considered to be a place of accomplishment by destroying all sins. This temple situated at the arrow of Narmada is the main center of the faith of Hinduism. The temple was renovated by the Chandel and Parmar kings of the 10th and 11th centuries, which is a unique piece of architecture in itself. The antiquity of the temple is revealed by looking at the temple. Many artistic statues of Shiva, Yamaraja, Bhairava, Ganesh, Indrani and Chamunda are engraved on the pillars and walls of the temple. Here devotees come to bathe and meditate on the festival of Shivaratri, Sankranti, Eclipse, Amavasya etc. The sage-mahatma also takes advantage of the philosophy of this sacred Narmada Maiya. Omkareshwar is situated on the upper floor and Mahakaleshwar on the lower floor. Devotees also believe that when water is offered on Siddheshwar Mahadev Shivalinga, an echo of om is produced.

BHASM ARTI AT SIDDHANATH TEMPLE-

It is said that Bhasma Aarti is performed at 6 a.m. In Siddhanath temple. The same directives have been made for all the devotees to attend the Bhasma Aarti. All the devotees have to bathe first before entering the temple. By joining this Aarti, The priests of this temple tell that the devotee who fully comes here with his true heart and reverence fully accepts all their wishes and provides solutions to all their problems. Enjoy these pictures which I have been chattering about during this Aarti.

HOW TO REACH:

AIRWAY: The nearest airport is Devi Ahilya airport, Indore at a distance of 130 km. RAIL ROUTE: Nemawar is located just 130 km from Indore railway station and 22 km from Harda railway station in the southeast and 170 km from Bhopal Juntion in the north.

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