Introduction
Fig 2 Jagannath trinity (Jagannath, Subhadra and Balabhadra). With a gallery of deities in marble and black stone below, alongside a row of Shaligrams (shiny black stones emblematic of Vishnu, kept in the inner sanctum of the main shrine of Jagannath Temple, Nahan (Sirmaur), Himachal Pradesh, India.
Where is Baba Balak Nath situated?
Himachal Pradesh
Location: It is situated 45 KMs. away from Hamirpur on the border of Hamirpur and Bilaspur districts of Himachal Pradesh, India. The Baba Balak Nath Temple is situated at the village of Chakmoh in the district Hamirpur on hilltop, in a natural cave.
Which God is Baba Balak Nath?
Lord Kartikeya (the Son of Lord Shiva and Goddess Parvati) is believed to be reincarnated as Baba Balak Nath in the Sat-Yuga. He was born to kill the demon Tarkasur. Baba Balak Nath was born to Vishnu and Lakshmi (in a Brahmin family) in Kathiawad, Gujarat. There are two famous legends behind his birth and life.
How many steps are there in Baba Balak Nath Temple?
There are approx 100 stairs which you have to climb to reach the temple and it was a beautiful view of the hills.
What religion is Baba Balak Nath?
Baba Balak Nath is a Hindu deity, who is worshiped with great reverence in the North-Indian state of Himachal Pradesh and Punjab. His main place of worship is known as Deotsidh, this temple is situated in the high peak of the hill of Chakmoh village.
How old is Baba Balak Nath?
Sri Sidh Baba Balak Nath devoted his three births in the service of Lord Shiv Shankar. In the first birth babaji was born in a brahmin family. His name was Jyoti. He left for heavenly abode in his 55th year.
Who built Baba Balak Nath Temple?
Shri Legaram Ji Maharaj
Shri Baba Balaknath Mandir was established in 1953 by Shri Legaram Ji Maharaj. Devotees have to climb 300+ stairs to go to the temple from the National Highway. The Devghat and the Solan Valley are seen in a panoramic view from this temple courtyard.
Who was King Balak father?
Zippor
Sources detailing the story of Balak: Numbers 2224.
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Balak
Family Zippor (father)
Relatives Eglon (grandson)
Religion Chemosh
Nationality Moab
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How to worship Baba Balak Nath?
In his main shrine, Baba Balak Nath is worshiped by the offering of rot parsad (the food which is first offered to the deity, and then distributed amongst worshipers), which is prepared in the form of thick chapatti, consisting from ghee (clarified butter), wheat flour and jaggery (half-refined sugar of brown color).
Why is Baba Balak Nath Worshipped?
Baba Balak Nath is famous Yogi who is believed to have had direct darshan of Lord Shiva. It is widely believed that listening to the songs or bhajan of Baba Balak Nath ji and worshipping god Shiva will help in desire fulfillments. He is believed to have lived in the present day Himachal Pradesh in India.
Conclusion
Sri Sidh Baba Balak Nath devoted his three births in the service of Lord Shiv Shankar. In the first birth babaji was born in a brahmin family. His name was Jyoti. He left for heavenly abode in his 55th year.