The temple which has a height of 108 meter is approached
through a bridge as it is covered on all four sides by Ganga .
Devotees are allowed to offer personal puja to the Shivling.
The legend of the place is associated with King Bhagirath
performing tapas to bring Ganga down on earth
to wash away the sins of his forefathers. Ganga
was pleased with the austerities of the king but she informed him and that her
fall from heaven would destroy the earth.
Jaanhu Rishi who was meditating nearby heard this and agreed
to drink the water of Ganga . He later tore his
thigh and the river flowed from it causing no damage to the region.
Bhagvan Sri Ram on the advice of Guru Vasishta took bath in
the Ganga here to wash away the sins of the
killing Ravana and his demon army.