A wonderful confluence of religious faith and antiquity is seen in Ambala district of Haryana. This temple of Lord Bholenath, located in the grain mandi area of Ambala Cantonment, is more than one hundred and fifty years old. It is known as the Satsang Sabha Shivala Temple, in which a Narmadeshwar Shivling is established, whose religious and historical importance is very special.
Dev Dhodial, the priest of the temple, said that this Shiva temple has been the center of faith of devotees for the last 150 years. Initially there was only the temple of Lord Bholenath, in which Narmadeshwar Shivling was installed. Over time, the temple became dilapidated and in view of the faith of the people, it was rebuilt and renovated.
North India’s only 306 kg mercury Shivling
The biggest feature of the temple is the only 306 kg mercury Shivling in North India established here. Local people have special faith in this mercury Shivling. It is believed that by performing Jalabhishek on this mercury Shivling, all types of diseases and diseases of the body are cured. Devotees anoint this mercury Shivling with reverence and faith.
According to the priest Dev Dhodial, the importance of the temple has increased even more with the establishment of this mercury Shivling. On every Shivaratri, Kandiyas bring Ganga water from Haridwar and perform Jalabhishek on this Narmadeshwar Shivling, which is considered an important religious ritual. This also provides faith and peace to the people and devotees of the surrounding areas.
Janmashtami and Phuldol Fair
In the temple, special worship of Lord Shri Krishna along with Lord Bholenath is also performed. Especially on Janmashtami, a grand decoration of mercury Shivling is performed in this temple. Two-three days after this, the Phuldol fair is organized, in which the palanquin of Lord Krishna is rotated throughout the market. This fair is an important religious and cultural festival for the local people, in which a large number of devotees participate.
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The Satsang Sabha Shivala Temple is not only a religious place, but also a symbol of the cultural and historical heritage of Ambala Cantonment. This temple is an important center of reverence and faith for the surrounding areas, where thousands of devotees come to worship Lord Shiva and Lord Krishna every year.
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Located in the grain market of Ambala Cantonment, this ancient Shiva temple is very important in religious terms due to its 150 -year history, Narmadeshwar Shivling and unique 306 kg mercury Shivling of North India. This temple not only provides spiritual peace to devotees but also keeps local culture and tradition alive. If you are also in Ambala Cantonment, then do darshan at this ancient and holy place and get the grace of Lord Bholenath.
