As soon as the month of *Saavan* arrives, devotees from all over the country flock to the temples of Lord Shiva (*Mahadev*), due to which there is a huge crowd in Shiva temples all over the country. Every temple dedicated to Lord Shiva is beautiful, but some are truly amazing – like a view from heaven. The special thing is that all these temples are in India and visiting them is a unique and memorable experience. Come, let us know more about them.
**Temple located in Himalayas**
When it comes to heaven, Uttarakhand comes to mind first, and the Kedarnath Dham temple dedicated to Lord Shiva is truly extraordinary. Situated amidst snow-covered mountains, this temple is often surrounded by clouds during monsoon and the greenery spread all around adds to its captivating beauty. Similarly, Tungnath Temple holds the distinction of being the highest Shiva temple in the world. One has to trek to reach there, yet the views along the way are so attractive that one hardly feels tired. In Kashmir, the Amarnath cave also opens for pilgrimage during this season; The naturally formed ice *Shivalinga* there attracts devotees every year. During monsoon, these temples situated on the mountains look not only sacred but also mesmerizing.
**Famous Shiva temple in the plains**
Apart from the mountains, there are famous temples of Shiva in the plains also. Mahakaleshwar Temple located in Ujjain, Madhya Pradesh is one of the twelve *Jyotirlingas* of the country, and a grand procession is taken out here every Monday during *Saavan*. The Kashi Vishwanath Temple in Varanasi is also specially decorated in this month, and long queues of devotees form along the banks of the Ganga. Furthermore, the temple located on the Chamundi Hills near Mysore, Karnataka in South India is surrounded by greenery during monsoons. This natural beauty is one of the main reasons why lakhs of devotees come here every year.
