| Aapeshwar Mahadev Temple | |
|---|---|
 Swayambhu Murti of Aapeshwar Mahadev Ramseen | |
| Religion | |
| District | Jalore |
| Deity | Shiva |
| Governing body | Shri Apeshwar Mahadev Sewa Trust |
| Location | |
| State | Rajasthan |
| Country | India |
| Coordinates | 25°00′18″N 72°32′50″E / 25.00500°N 72.54722°E |
| Architecture | |
| Creator | Swayambhu (self-manifested) |
| Established | Vikram Samvat 1318 (c. 1261 CE)[1] |
Aapeshwar Mahadev Temple is a Hindu temple dedicated to Shiva in town of Ramseen, Jalore District, Rajasthan, India. It houses a life-sized Swayambhu murti of Shiva, discovered during tilling in Vikram Samvat 1318 (c. 1261 CE), when a ploughshare halted and an Akashvani directed locals to excavate the site.[1]
History
Local tradition relates that in Vikram Samvat 1318 a farmer’s ploughshare suddenly stopped at this site. Upon digging, villagers unearthed a natural, life-sized murti of Shiva; an Akashvani (divine voice) was heard instructing its consecration as Aapeshwar (“Lord who manifested Himself”).[1] According to legend, the village’s name derives from Lord Rama’s exile sojourn here, originally called Ramasayana.[1]
Location
The temple is situated at 25°00′18″ N 72°32′50″ E, on the eastern bank of the outflow channel from Vitan Dam toward Sikwara, amid low hills and riparian vegetation.[2][3]
Architecture and features
The sanctum enshrines the uncarved, life-sized murti of Shiva set directly on bedrock with minimal intervention.[4] Outside the shrine is a stepped kund (tank), whose water devotees compare to that of Dwarka.[1]
Festivals and rituals
- Aapeshwar Mahadev Mela: A seven-day fair beginning on Mahashivaratri (February–March), featuring devotional singing and folk performances, first reported on 4 March 2019.[1]
- Rudrābhishek: Annual ritual bathing of the murti, marking its approx. 687-year heritage.[5]
- Mahashivaratri and Shravan Mondays: Devotees observe fasts, offer milk and Bel leaves, and participate in night-long vigils and aratis.[5]
Administration and access
The Shri Apeshwar Mahadev Sewa Trust manages temple maintenance and visitor amenities, offering daily darshan from 06:00 to 20:00.[6] Road access is via the district road network from Jalore and Bhinmal. The nearest railway station is Marwar Bhinmal.
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 1.3 1.4 1.5 Rawal, Jitesh Kumar (4 March 2019). "अपने आप प्रकट हुए थे आपेश्वर महादेव". Patrika. Retrieved 26 April 2025.
- ↑ "Rāmsīn". GeoNames. Retrieved 26 April 2025.
- ↑ "Pin code of Ramseen, Jalore, Rajasthan – 307803". NSK Multi Services. Retrieved 26 April 2025.
- ↑ "जमीन से आप निकली शिव प्रतिमा, कहलाए आपेश्वर महादेव". Dainik Bhaskar. Retrieved 26 April 2025.
- ↑ 5.0 5.1 "द्वारिकाधीश के स्वरूप में महादेव के दर्शन: 687 साल पहले खुदाई में मिली थी ..." Dainik Bhaskar. 25 July 2022. Retrieved 26 April 2025.
- ↑ "Shri Apeshwar Mahadev Sewa Trust". Trip.com. Retrieved 26 April 2025.