The Sarangnath temple situated in Sarnath of Kashi is such a unique temple where two Shivlings are seated in the same area. People believe that Baba along with Mother Parvati comes here to rest during the entire month of Sawan.
Sarangnath Mahadev Temple has a unique ancient temple with two Shivlings in one Argha. The sizes of both Shivling confirm their antiquity. The first Shivling was established by Sarang Rishi himself. Adi Guru Shankaracharya has established the second Shivling in the same Argha. Devotees visiting the temple, after taking bath in Shivkund, climb 44 steps to perform Jalabhishek of Sarangnath Mahadev before visiting the temple.
Shivkund pond is present right in front of Sarang Nath
About 10 km north of Varanasi city, Sarnath has the ancient Sarangnath Mahadev temple with two Shivlings in the same argha. Devotees come to the ancient Shivkund in front of the temple premises after bathing and worshiping. The description of the Sarangnath temple is found in the Kashi Yatra of the Chinese traveler Hiuen Tsang. It is believed that Lord Shiva resides in this temple for a month in the month of Shravan. Devotees throng here because of the recognition of Jalabhishek in the month of Shravan.
Religious History of the Temple
According to the legends, after the marriage of Lord Shiva to Parvati, the wife of the Himalayas, Maina, was pained that her daughter got married to a yogi. On Teej, she sent her daughter to Kashi along with her son Sarang by loading gold on five mules along with various things. When Sarang stayed at Sarnath to rest, he fell asleep due to fatigue. He saw in his dream that the entire Kashi city was made of gold. He was also angry that he was going to insult Lord Shiva. To repent for his mistake, Sarang started doing penance in the forest. Lord Shiva carefully observed that Sarang was engrossed in penance. Lord Shiva told Parvati about Sarang's penance. Lord Shiva and Parvati reached that place and said to Sarang I am happy with you, ask us for a boon. Sarang said on this that God has to give me something, then promise that he will come every year in the month of Shravan and give darshan here. On this, Lord Shiva promised that every year in the month of Shravan, he would come here and rest with Parvati.
How to reach Sarangnath Temple
Sarangnath Temple is about 10 km from the city bus station, railway station, and airport on the city road. Better restaurants are available with all the hotels and guest houses to stay here.
