Malhari Martand is an avatar of the Rudra form of Hindu God Shiva. The Malhari Martand history indicates that the deity had it origin in South India . Origin and story of Malhari Martand is found in the ‘Malhari Mahatmya'. The story suggests that Malhari Martand appeared to annihilate demons Mani and Malla and restore Dharma. Legend has it that demons Mani and Malla became powerful by performing intense Tapas (austerities) dedicated to Brahma. After several years Brahma gave them boons. With unimaginable power on their disposal, Mani and Malla started harassing saints, Devas (demi gods) and humans. They created havoc and disturbed the peaceful life on earth and heaven. Manichurna Mountain the abode of several holy persons was captured by Mani and Malla. Unable to tolerate their violence, saints, humans and demigods approached Shiva. Shiva brought out several lieutenants from his matted lock to fight Mani and Malla and went to Manichurna Mountain . He hims