Shree Shiv Mandir Trust, Kharghar is a famous temple situated in Navi Mumbai. The trust was formed on  07/12/2000. The Shree Shiv Mandir was built in 1968. It was renovated in 2007. The main idol of the temple was found 10 feet down from the ground.

Location Maharashtra, Raigad, Mumbai

Legend

Shree Shiv Mandir is 350-400 years old. According to the legends, the locals from village used to do puja of the Shiv Ling and they got blessings. It is believed that people's wishes get fulfilled after doing the puja here at this temple, especially for couples who don't have kids. It is the only temple in Raigad district to have a Silver Shiv Ling.

Architecture

The temple is built according to modern style of architecture. The trust gives permission to use the temple premises for wedding and any God-related functions.

Culture

The Navi Mumbai culture is a blend of traditional festivals, food, music, cinema, and theaters. It is a part of the busiest cosmopolitan city of India, Mumbai, holding its age-old culture. Apart from being one of the biggest metropolitan cities in the country, Mumbai promises a high-adrenaline, foot-tapping, diverse city life to all inhabitants. Food and the festivals are the most important facets of Navi Mumbai's culture.

Darsan Info

The temple is crowded during the Shraavan month. Usually the temple gets crowded on all Mondays as Monday is considered to be the favorite day of Lord Shiva. During Maha Shivaratri, over 2 lakh people visit the temple to offer their prayers.

Darsan Dresscode

Devotees are advised to dress appropriately.

Famous Festival

March - Shivaratri

Temple Rituals

Puja is conducted everyday at 6:00 AM and Maha Aarti at 7:00 PM.

Special Rituals

There is Satsang by Kalavati Aai on all Sundays from 7:30 PM to 9:00 PM  and on all Mondays from 3:00 PM to 5:00 PM.

On all Thursdays there is Satsang by Vaman Rao Pai in the temple from 7:30 PM to 9:00 PM.

There is daily Hari Paath in the month of July for 11 days during the Jagannath Rath Yatra celebrations from 5:00 PM to 6:00 PM.

Every year the temple holds 4 days long Maha Shivratri celebrations with Bhandara.

In the month of January, the local taxi drivers conduct 7 days Satsang in the temple. Other than that, the temple conducts 9 days long Navratri celebrations every year and 1 day birthday celebration with Bhandara.

There is Granth Vachan on every Monday from 3:00 PM to 5:00 PM and Satsang on every day during the month of Shraavan.

In this temple, only females sing during the evening Aarti on all Mondays and Fridays.

There is one day programme by Sabarimala devotees (Lord Ayyappa's abode) in December with Bhandara.

The temple celebrates the Tulsi Vivah in Kartik month.

Additional Info

 

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