Singheshwarsthan
The Singheshwar Temple at the village Singheshwar in Madhepura district is one of the
ancient Shiva temples in Bihar. It is visited by lakhs of pilgrims every year, especially on the
Mahashivaratri day.
According to the legend prevalent in the area, Shringa Rishi, who had performed the
Putreshti Yajna for king Dasharatha, installed the Shiva linga here. The legend has induced a
number of issueless women to pay a visit to the temple.
The present temple, over the ancient lingam, was constructed about two hundred years
back by a merchant of Bhagalpur by the name of Hari Charan Choudhury. An estimated three
lakh pilgrims visit the temple every year.
There's a dharmashala, which can accommodate about 100 persons. On special occasions,
the government provides a number of tents and sheds.
On the occasion of Mahashivaratri, when thousands of people come to offer puja to the
lingam, a large cattle fair is also held. This cattle fair continues for about 15 days and the
turnover at the fair is said to be second only to that of Harihar Kshetra Mela at Sonepur in Saran
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