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Anarkeshwar Mahadev in Ujjain – Story of Anarkeshwar Form of Shiva – 27th Shiva Temple in Ujjain

Anarkeshwar Mahadev is worshiped in Ujjain in Madhya Pradesh. It is one of the 84 forms of Shiva worshiped in Ujjain. It is believed that those worshipping Anarkeshwar Mahadev will have their sins cleansed and will attain moksha or liberation. The temple dedicated to Anarkeshwar Mahadev is located at Gada Lot Kund near Makoria Am – Indira Nagar in Ujjain. This form of Shiva is associated with King Nimi. Anarkeshwar Mahadev is counted among the 84 Shiva Temples in Ujjain and it is the 27th temple visited during the parikarama of Shivalayas here. Story of Anarkeshwar Mahadev form of Shiva in Ujjain Due to his piety and holiness, King Nimi, after his death, was being taken to heaven directly by the soldiers of Yama. On his way, he happened to witness people suffering in hell. When Nimi passed through the hell, the living beings in it found some relief. So they asked Nimi to stand there and give them relief. King Nimi then asked Lord Yama how he is able to give re

Kudupu Temple – Sri Anantha Padmanabha Temple at Kudupu near Mangalore

Kudupu Temple, also known as Sri Anantha Padmanabha Temple, is located at Kudupu, which is around 10 km from Mangalore and on the Mangalore-Moodabidri in Karnataka. It is also an important naga or serpent temple in the region. The snake worship here is considered highly meritorious. The main deities worshipped here are the Anantha Padmanabha form of Vishnu, Subrahmanya, Sesha and Nagas. Legend has it that a couple who had no children had darshan of Anantha Padmanabha form of Vishnu and Subrahmanya here. The couple is believed to have had children in the form of Nagas here after they were blessed by Subrahmanya. Monthly Sashti and Nag Panchami are important dates in the temple. A small river called Bhadra Saraswathi Thirtha is located nearby. The temple has hundreds of stone murtis of Nagas which are worshipped during important auspicious days especially during Nagara Panchami. This is an important temple in the region for naga related worship. People who have