Binsar Mahadev Temple

Binsar Mahadev Temple is a popular Hindu temple. The temple is located at a distance of about 20 km from Ranikhet. There is a large temple of Binsar Mahadev at an altitude of approximately 5005 feet on the picturesque banks of the Kunj River. Built at an altitude of 2480 meters above sea level or surface, this temple is surrounded by lush green cedar forests. This temple devoted to the Lord Shiva which was built in the 10th century. With statues embedded with Hindu deities in the form of Maheshmardini, Har Gauri and Ganesh, the architecture of this temple is magnificent. The Binsar Mahadev Temple is a center of immense reverence for the people of the area. It is considered the sacred place of Lord Shiva and Mother Parvati. Naturally, this place is very beautiful. Every year, thousands of devotees come to visit the temple. Baba Mohanagiri Maharaj successfully organized the grand and beautiful construction of the temple of the Binsar Mahadev Temple and the great bhandara every year.

History of the temple of Binsar Mahadev

There is not much information about the history of the Binsar Mahadev Temple. However, many researchers have tried to discover the facts and myths about this temple. The Binsar Mahadev Temple is popular for its archaeological and flora importance. Because of the limited documents about the temple, different people have different stories that tell about their discovery. According to the local population, it is believed that the Binsar Mahadev Temple was built by Pandavas. It is also said that this temple was built in one night.This temple was built by King Pithu in memory of his father Bindu. That’s why it’s called Bindeshwar Temple.

Assumptions of Binsar Mahadev - According to Janashruti, the people of Manihar lived in the nearby town of Sauni in the east. The dairy cow of one of them used to go to the pasture in the Binsar area daily. This cow's milk used to go out at home. One day, Manihar went to chase the cow. He saw that the cow was leaving milk standing on a rock in the forest and

Shila was drinking milk. Enraged by this, Manihar pushed the cow and struck the rock from the opposite side of the ax. This led to the blood flow of the rock. The same night, a Baba, in a dream, asked the Maniharas to leave the village and he left the village and went to Ramnagar.

According to Jan Shruti, a 65-year-old disabled boy living in the town of Kirola, near Sauni Binsar. In his dream, a monk appeared and said that a Shivling lay in a bush on the banks of the Kunj River. Build the temple by revealing it. The man received the order and built the temple and got a son. Previously a small temple was established in this place. In 1959, under the leadership of Brahmalin Naga Baba Mohan Giri, associated with Sri PanchaDasnamaJuna Akhara, the renovation of the great temple in this place began. Since 1970, the monolithic flame has been burning in this temple. 108 Shri Mahant Ram Giri Maharaj, who observes the temple arrangements, said that Shri Shankar Sharan Giri Sanskrit Vidyapeeth has been established here.