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Samudreshwar Form Of Lord Shiva

As Samudreshwar, Shiva is the lord of the seas. The popular belief is that Lord Shiva as Samudreshwara helped Sri Ram in crossing the sea and reaching Lanka. This form of Shiva is mainly worshipped by people who make a living from the sea, especially fishermen. One of the most popular temples dedicated to Samudreshwar form of Shiva is located in Mumbai. It is located at the jetty of Manori in Mumbai. Another shrine is located in Varanasi . There is also a Sapt Samudreswar Mahadev Temple in Haridwar. The greatness of Samudreshwar Shivling is mentioned in the Kashi Khanda of Skanda Purana. Devotees propitiate Samudreshwar Shivling for attaining knowledge and liberation.