Chandeshwar is one of the manifestations of God Shiva.
Chandeshwara is a kind and benevolent aspect of Shiva. Chandeshwar is also one
among the Shivlings mentioned in the Kashi Khand. The term is also used to
refer to an attendant of Shiva who is believed to have been a cowherd.
Chandeshwar Shivling Temple
in Varanasi is located near the Bhishma Chandi Devi
Temple on the Cariappa
Marg in Sadar Bazar locality.
It is stated that one who worships Chandeshwar Shivling will
not have rebirth and will escape from all dangers and worries.
Chandeshwar in human form is depicted as sitting on a
lotus-throne. He holds arrow, axe, bow, club, hatchet, noose, rosary, trident
and water jar. Snakes are also associated with Chandeshwar form.
Chandeshwar temples are also located in Karnataka and Goa .