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  1. Temple

  2. Ritual

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}}Siddheshwar Temple is a temple in Solapur district, Maharashtra, India.[1][2][3] This is famous temple in Solapur. It is sacred to Hindus and members of the Lingayat faith.[4] There is a lake within the temple complex.[5]

Temple

Located amidst a lake further flanked by Bhuikot fort, Siddheshwar temple is sacred to Lord Siddheshwar, who is considered as an incarnation of Lord Shiva and Lord Vishnu. The temple is highly revered by the devotees as it is the place where Shri Siddheshwar attained Samadhi. In the main temple complex, there is a beautiful sanctum, which features the idol of Siddheshwar. Also in the main courtyard, there are 68 shiva lingams, which were installed by Lord Siddheshwar. Amrit Linga and Lord Ganesha temples are special mentions. Silver-plated Nandi, and the temple of Vithoba and Goddes Rukmini along with the various other gods are a part of the temple. In the middle of the temple, there is a marble tomb of Siddheshwar. All devotees here are offered maha-prasad.

HISTORY OF THE TEMPLE

As per the records, Siddheshwar temple was built by a yogi, and a devotee of Shri Mallikarjuna of Srisailam, Shri Siddharameshwar. He built this temple and made 68 Shiva lingams in the temple as per the instructions of his guru. It is said that Shri Siddheshwar, who is also considered as the six prophets of Lingayat religion, believed that birth of this saint caused the prosperity of the city and the deity is capable of blessing the devotees.

The temple and lake have been administered since 1899 by the ‘Shri Siddheshwar Devsthan Panch Committee’.[6]

THINGS TO DO & SEE IN AND AROUND

Siddheshwar temple can be reached by crossing a couple of courtyards; one of them leads to a small manicured garden. There is a shrine of Nelavatvad amidst the temple. The temple is surrounded by scared Siddheshwar lake, often visited by the visitors to see the fish. One can also visit the Bhuikot Fort, which is quite close to the temple.

OPENING/CLOSING TIMINGS

07:00 AM to 08:00 PM, Open all days

Siddheshwar Temple Solapur Maharashtra

GETTING THERE

The temple, hardly 2 kilometers from the main railway station, is easily accessible by local means of transport, be it bus or auto.

BEST TIME TO VISIT

Best time to visit the temple will be Makar Sankranti festival during which grand celebration takes place for three days. Also, a fair called Gadda Yatra is arranged for fifteen days at the temple.The temple is in honour of Siddheshwar, a devotee of Shiva.[4]

Ritual

On Makarsankrat, there are annual pilgrimages called 'Gudda'. This is when the Gadda Yatra celebration begins and continues for 15 days.[6][7] A procession called the 'procession of Kathies' occurs at the temple.

[4]

The temple is attended by members of Veerashaiva.[8]

References

1. ^{{cite web |url=http://www.thenational.ae/business/industry-insights/the-life/check-out-indias-manchester-of-the-east |title=Check out India's 'Manchester of the East' |publisher=The National, AE. |date=2013-06-03 |website= The National |access-date=2 January 2017}}
2. ^{{cite web |url=http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/pune/Modest-Maharashtra-Tourism-Development-Corporation-resorts-set-to-acquire-a-grand-look/articleshow/44787293.cms |title=Modest Maharashtra Tourism Development Corporation resorts set to acquire a grand look|publisher=Times of India |date=2014-10-12 |website= Times of India|access-date=2 January 2017}}
3. ^{{cite book |last=Baad |first=Dhirajkumar, R. |date=2016 |title=SOCIO ECONOMIC CONDITIONS OF WARKARIES IN MAHARASHATRA |url=https://books.google.co.uk/books?id=6FpmDAAAQBAJ&pg=PA8&dq=siddheshwar+temple+solapur&hl=en&sa=X&ved=0ahUKEwiWs_uX1qjRAhVPGsAKHd5bB_oQ6AEIJDAC#v=onepage&q=siddheshwar%20temple%20solapur&f=false|location=Solapur | publisher=Lulu Publication |page=8 |isbn=9781329943100}}
4. ^{{cite book |last=Mulani |first=Sikandar S. |date=2014 |title=Socio Economic Development in Solapur District |url=https://books.google.co.uk/books?id=6On_BgAAQBAJ&pg=PA117&dq=siddheshwar+temple+solapur&hl=en&sa=X&ved=0ahUKEwiWs_uX1qjRAhVPGsAKHd5bB_oQ6AEIPTAH#v=onepage&q=siddheshwar%20temple%20solapur&f=false |location=Solapur | publisher=Lulu Publication |page=117 |isbn=9781312373945}}
5. ^{{cite book |last=Burman|first=J.J Roy|date=2002 |title=Hindu-Muslim Syncretic Shrines and Communities |url=|location=New Delhi | publisher=Mittal Publications, 2002 |page=276 |isbn=9788170998396}}
6. ^ {{cite web|URL=http://www.moef.nic.in/sites/default/files/nlcp/Lakes/Siddheshwar%2520Lake.pdf&ved=2ahUKEwjRw4CbnLLfAhXjsnEKHWP_BhMQFjAAegQIARAB&usg=AOvVaw03JWnpMx_sRuKbsEKVXxQ5|title=Siddheshwar lake.pdf|publisher=Ministry of Environment and Forests, India|access-date=21 December 2018}}
7. ^{{cite web|URL=https://www.dnaindia.com/india/report-devotees-throng-solapur-for-annual-gadda-yatra-2292229|title=Devotees throng Solapur for annual Gadda Yatra|date=14 January 2017|publisher=DNAIndia|access-date=21 December 2018}}
8. ^{{cite book |last=Baad |first=Dhirajkumar, R. |date=2016 |title=IMPORTANTANCE OF WARI (YATRA) IN POINT OF ECONOMIC VIEW |url=https://books.google.co.uk/books?id=FCxmDAAAQBAJ&dq=siddheshwar+temple+solapur&source=gbs_navlinks_s |location=Solapur |publisher=Lulu Publication |page=15 |isbn=9781329943117}}

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