Everybody is advised to travel to Uttarakhand at least once in their lifetime. Since antiquity, this location has drawn many spiritual and religious travellers because of its numerous noteworthy temples. Every year, a large number of devotees travel here to ask for the prayers of the All-Powerful.
Located 2480 metres above mean sea level, the Bineshwar Mahadev Temple. It may be found in the Uttarakhand state’s Pauri Garhwal district near the village of Bisaona. It’s a historic Hindu temple. The location of the temple, Binsar, is where the temple earned its name. It was constructed in the 16th century and is a very well-liked temple in this area. The presidential deity in this area at the time was God Shiva, who is worshipped as Bineshwar. The Shiv Lingam, whose builder is supposed to be Raja Kalyan Chand, was dedicated during the Chand Dynasty. Binsar is well-known for its breathtaking and glorifying views of Himalayan peaks including Nanda Devi, Kedarnath, Trishul, and Chaukhamba. Additionally, the Binsar wildlife sanctuary is home to a wide diversity of flora and fauna.
This temple is situated in an area that is heavily forested and filled with rhododendron and deodar trees. The temple has significant archaeological value, but the authorities decided to build a new temple instead of preserving the old one. The sanctum garbariha, or central chamber, of this temple houses statues of gods including Mahishasuramardini, Shiva-Parvati, and Ganesh. The presence of God Shiva and Goddess Parvati in the same room is an intriguing aspect of this temple. Every year on Vaikuntha Chatudarshi, a fair is held there.
It was thought that between the ninth and tenth centuries, Maharaja Prithu erected this Bineshwar Mahadev temple in honour of his adored father, Bindhu. It’s unclear exactly where this temple came from. However, this temple’s architectural style is similar to Katyuri’s. Although there are no records of the temple’s construction, it was once thought that it was built around the same time as the Adi Badri and Jageshwar groups of temples. Near this temple, there are numerous exquisite rock-cut Shiva Lingams, shrines, and idols. About this temple and location, there is still a tonne to learn. In order to learn the true history of this temple, historians must conduct extensive research.
One of the traditions holds that the Pandavas built this temple on a single night while they were exiled.
Others likewise think that Lord Vishwakarma alone, and not others, erected the Bineshwar Mahadev temple.
It was once believed that the main shrine’s middle room contained a narrow circular body that resembled a well or reservoir. It was surrounded by numerous idols of the gods and goddesses. Within the reservoir, there was a snake that lived there. The old well structure is now covered with flat stones in the current situation. The folks say that there is a reservoir underground after it was later discovered that water had seeped out of the rocks. The environment is heavily rugged, with several mountains and water springs. This location is around 2480 metres or 8136 feet above sea level. In a similar vein, it can be said that this temple was built on a sturdy rock formation in an area conducive to the emergence of natural springs. The Bineshwar temple’s primary shrines are located atop a rock formation that also contains a natural spring.
Binsar was one of the hilliest locations the monarchs of that era selected to escape the sweltering summer when the Chand Kings ruled this region. Ayarpani is located 6 kilometres from the temple that derives its name from Binasar. Nearby lies the Binsar wildlife sanctuary which can be visited by staying in a nearby hotel in Binsar.
This temple’s journey can be taken at any time of year. All of the time, the weather is warm and hospitable. But the months of October and May is the ideal time to visit the Bineshwar Mahadev temple. This time of year is the best and most pleasurable for travel. Right now, the weather is nice, and it’s cool and windy outside. At this time, there are extremely few prospects of significant rainfall and landslides. Traveling and having fun is quite simple at this time. The mountains are at their peak of beauty, and the view is excellent. The holidays that are observed at this time are also highly pleasurable and unforgettable.
Near your hotel in Binsar, You may go hiking and trekking in addition to visiting the temple, among many other sights and activities
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