Lal Keshwar Shiv Temple

The Lal Keshwar Shiv Mandir is a Hindu Temple in the city of Hajipur in Bihar, India. Dedicated to Lord Shiva, it is located at Bagmusha(Hajipur), Vaishali As per local folklore, it is said to have been in existence since ancient period and Lord Shiva is believed to be in the form of Lingam here. Apart from anthropomorphic images of Shiva, the worship of Shiva in the form of a lingam, or linga, is also important. The worship of the Shiva-Linga originated from the famous hymn in the Atharva-Veda Samhitâ sung in praise of the Yupa-Stambha, the sacrificial post.

Lal Keshwar Shiv Mandir
Lord Shiva Temple
Religion
AffiliationHinduism
DistrictVaishali
DeityLord Shiva
Location
LocationBagmusha, Hajipur
StateBihar
CountryIndia
Location in Bihar
Geographic coordinates25°42′N 85°12′E
Architecture
TypeIndian
Completed5 Aug 2015

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