“Lord Vishnu, determined to prevent any obstruction in the yajna, resolved to offer his own eye as a replacement for the missing lotus,” he continued. “Pleased by Vishnu’s unwavering dedication, Lord Shiva bestowed upon him the invincible Sudarshan Chakra.”This legendary act of selflessness led to the temple being named Kamleshwar Mahadev, symbolising the thousand lotus flowers offered during the puja.Acharya Sushant Raj further shared, “A childless sage couple witnessed this divine event. At Goddess Parvati’s behest, Lord Shiva granted them the boon of progeny. Since then, devotees have flocked to the temple on Baikunth Chaturdashi (the 14th day of Kartik month) to fulfil their desire for children.”The Kamleshwar Mahadev Temple, set against the backdrop of this rich history, is soon to unveil its grandeur. Mahant Ashutosh Puri noted, “Local MLA and Cabinet Minister Dr. Dhan Singh Rawat has spearheaded efforts to preserve the temple’s historical significance, bringing life to its ancient gates.”In line with this centuries-old tradition, childless couples continue to visit Uttarakhand’s revered Kamleshwar Mahadev Temple in the hope of receiving blessings for progeny. Acharya Sushant Raj further elaborated on the mystical ritual:”Women tie a sacred bundle around their waist, containing twin lemons, a coconut, panchmewa (five dry fruits), and rice. Couples then hold lamps for an all-night puja, revering Lord Shiva (Kamleshwar). After a dawn bath, the Mahant blesses the couples, concluding the ‘Khada Diya Anushthan’ ritual.” This ancient custom is believed to grant childless couples the boon of parenthood.
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