The Forgotten Story of Kirateshwar Mahadev Temple, Sikkim
At the Legship of West Bengal - India, Along the banks of River Rangeet lies an ancient Temple which carries a holy mythological Hindu legend. This temple is identified as a pilgrimage site. The temple is called Kirateshwar Mahadev Temple, Also known as Kirateshwar Thaan amongst the local Kirati People or Simply Known as Shiv Mandir. A small bridge leads the pilgrims to the congregation of temples situated on the far banks of the River Rangeet. Kirateshwar Temple holds many mythological stories and divine events passed on straight down from the era of Mahabharata. The Legend Says that, According to Hindu beliefs, Lord Shiva was pleased with Arjuna 's hard penance and devotion and appeared before him in the very site where the temple lies today. Lord Shiva Appeared as a hunter named Kirateshwar and challenged Arjuna for a battle, The Dispute being as who shot the boar first . Arjuna was unknown about the real identity of Lord Shiva and misunderstood h...