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Angareshwar Mahadev

 
Lord : Angareshwar Mahadev
Place: Angareshwar Mahadev(43/84), Ujjain, Madhya Pradesh 456006
 
Location
History

Long ago, a short-tempered boy with red and straight body was born to Lord Shiva. He kept the boy on the Earth. So, he was named Bhoomiputra. His body was fearful. Whenever he walked, the Earth shook and storm blew over the seas. The Devas and humans became worried and went to Brihaspati, the Guru of Devas. He said that the boy originated from Lord Shiva and created violence thereafter. Hearing this, the Devas reached Kailash Parvat and informed Lord Shiva about the trouble. Then Lord Shiva called the boy. The boy asked Lord Shiva to order him. Lord Shiva said to the boy that he originated from his body. So, he was named Angarak. He should think only about the welfare of the people, not troubling them. The boy then became sad. Then the lord made the boy sit on his lap and explained that he will give the boy a high post in Ujjain. In Mahakal forest, Khagartha river merges with Shipra river. He said that when he took Ganga river on his head, it fell down from the Lunar system. It was named Khagartha when it came to the Earth. So, Lord Shiva incarnated there. He also said him that he will give the boy a third place and instructed him to go there and live happily. For the boy's desire, people will fast on Chaturthi and give donations. So he will get food also. Then the boy went and stayed there. Whoever worships this Linga, will acquire a lot of wealth.