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Introduction
The Mahadeva Temple, Samode is dedicated to Lord Mahadeva better known as Lord Shiva- the most furious of the trinity- the destroyer. The Lord Mahadeva Temple is one of the most important and deemed sacred temples in Samode. The Mahadeva Temple In Samode Rajasthan is considered to be very sacred by the locals and they believe, the Lord Shiva answers to their every call and grants them their wishes.
History
The Mahadeva Temple In Samode India is quite old, though the exact dates of the establishment of the temple cannot be cited.
The Lord Mahadeva is one of the three members of the Holy Trinity in Hindu Mythology, the other two being Lord Brahma and Lord Vishnu. Together, they control the running of the universe maintaining its balance of creation, preservation and destruction. Lord Brahma is the creator, Lord Vishnu the preserver and Lord Shiva the destroyer.
Description
The Mahadeva Temple, Samode is built on a raised platform. A flight of stairs leads you to the pillared hall open on four sides. This hall is used during occasions for folk performances, reading of Holy Scriptures, etc. The lingam is the traditionally worshipped idol. The lingam is accompanied by a snake and a trishul.
The most important festival celebrated at the Mahadeva Temple is Shiva Ratri. During this festival hundreds of women offer their prayers and offer at the shrine to ensure long life and safekeeping of their husbands. The festival is marked by a nightlong fast observed by married women and also unmarried girls who aspire to have dedicated husbands, just like Lord Shiva was to his consort goddess Parvati.
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