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Damrookeswara Mahadev
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In olden days, there was a demon named Ruru. His son Mahabali became powerful as Lord Indra's Vajra. So he came to be known as Vajrasur. He troubled the Devas with his strength and defeated them. Worried about this, the Devas made Krutya Devi with their might. The goddess with all her power fought with the demon. Being in the grip of defeat, the demon displayed Dussadhya Maya. All the Devas were caught in Kama. So they went to Mahakal forest and worshipped Lord Shiva. Lord got transformed himself into Bhairava and played Dholak(Damru). The demon and his entire army were destroyed by the sound produced. A new Shivalinga came into existence because of the sound. By worshipping this Linga, we will become disease - free and would be freed from our worries. Whoever fights war after worshipping this Linga, become the winner and attains salvation. |