Lord Shiva Temples: Shravan month continues. This month is considered very dear to Lord Shiva. Lord Shiva is worshiped in Sawan and people worship Shiva by visiting temples. Festivals like Hariyali Teej, Nagpanchami are celebrated in the month of Sawan. This festival is also associated with Lord Bholenath. On this occasion, grand events are held in Shiva temples across the country. The temple is thronged by devotees, who reach here to perform Jalabhishek and worship to please Lord Bholenath.

This year Hariyali Teej is being celebrated on 19th August. One can visit Shiva temples on the occasion of Hariyali Teej. Here some ancient and wonderful Shiva temples of India are being told.

Kashi Vishwanath Jyotirlinga, Banaras
If there is time for two days, then you can go to the holy city of North Banaras. Banaras are also known as Kashi or Varanasi. This is the abode of Baba Vishwanath. The temple of Kashi Vishwanath, the seventh Jyotirlinga, is situated on the west bank of the river Ganges in Banaras. It is believed that this city rests on the trident of Lord Shiva. On the occasion of Hariyali Teej or Nagpanchami, the Kashi Vishwanath temple can be very crowded.

Jatoli Temple, Solan
Hariyali Teej is celebrated on the weekend and it is followed by Nagpanchami on Monday. If you have three days and wish to go on a trip with family or friends, then you can visit the highest Shiva temple in Asia. This temple is about seven kilometers away from Solan city of Himachal Pradesh. The name of Asia's tallest Shiva temple is Jatoli Temple. The temple is built in South Dravidian style.

Tungnath Temple, Garhwal
The world's highest Shiva temple is the Tungnath Temple, located in the Rudraprayag district of Garhwal, Uttarakhand. One of the Panch Kedars of Mahadev, this temple is covered with snow from all sides.

Shangchul Mahadev Temple, Kullu
There is an ancient Shiva temple in the Shanghad village of Kullu, Himachal Pradesh, which is famous as Shangchul Mahadev. It is believed that the lovers who come here when they are not accepted by the society and family, are given shelter and are welcomed as guests.