"Lakhamandal" The Lost Temple
ЁЯЩПреР рдирдоः рд╢िрд╡ाрдп ЁЯЩП Lakhamandal is an ancient Hindu temple complex, situated in the Jaunsar-Bawar region of Dehradun District in the state of Uttarakhand. The temple is dedicated to Lord Shiva . Photo credit:- Vineet Maindola Lakhamandal gets its name from the two words: lakha (Lakh) meaning "many" and mandals meaning "temples" or "lingam ". This temple is popular among the Shakti Cult, who believe that a visit to this temple shrine will end their misfortunes. Photo credit:- Vineet Maindola Among the Shivling present in the complex, the dark green Shivling is said to be of Dwapar era when Krishna took incarnation. The red Shivling is of Treta Yuga when Rama took incarnation. When you offer water in a Shivling present in the temple premises, you see your reflection in it. Photo credit:- Vineet Maindola Statues of Lord Shiva, Parvati, Kaal Bhairav, Kartikeya, Saraswati, Ganesh, Durga, Vishnu, Surya, Hanuman etc. are prese