History of Aasheshwar Mandir
Visiting Aasheshwar Mahadev Temple can fulfill all your wishes. This temple is about a kilometer from Nandgaon. It is said that King Parjanya Maharaj worshiped Lord Shiva here regularly and took baths in the Aasheshwar Kund. Bholenath was impressed by the devotion of the king and blessed him with five sons and all the goodness that one can have. Lord Krishna was Parjanya Maharaj’s grandson.
Shri Krishna’s Miraculous Ways
When Mahadev visited Yashoda Maiya’s Lalla, Shri Krishna, he was not allowed because of his avatar and dressing sense. Yashoda Maiya herself was scared and didn’t want Lalla to be scared too. However, as Mahadev had the “aas” to meet Krishna, he sat meditating, waiting for the opportunity. To make this event successful, Lalla started to cry and would not stop. Some people suggested to Maiya that maybe meeting Baba, who had just left, might help. Yashoda Maiya agreed and sent some people around to search for the baba. When they found him, they got him to meet Lalla. When Mahadev picked Lalla up, he started describing Shri Radha Rani, and Lalla stopped crying. This was like a miracle for the others. However, in the end, Mahadev was able to meet his beloved, Shri Krishna.
Location:
Aasheshwar Temple is around one kilometer from Nand Bhavan Nandgaon.
By Road
The Delhi-Agra highway connects Braj with the rest of the Indian highway. To reach Nandgaon, you can take the route via Kosi Kalan or from Chhata. From here, you can go to other popular temples in Barsana, such as Shri Radha Rani Temple, Kirti Mata Mandir, and Nand Bhavan.
By Rail
Wherever you are coming from, reaching Mathura Railway Station and Kosi Kalan Railway Station are the closest junctions as well as the most convenient option. From here, to travel ahead you can take public transport like auto, bus, or hire a taxi.
By Air
Two of the closest airports to Mathura are Agra Airport, which is about 58 km, and Delhi Airport, which is about 155 km from Mathura.
Aasheshwar Mahadev Temple Timings:
Summer Timings
- Opening Time: 05:00 AM to 12:00 AM (Morning) and 02:00 PM to 09:00 PM (Evening)
- Aarti Timing: 05:00 AM
- Bhog: 10:00 AM
Winter Timings
- Opening Time: 05:30 AM to 12:00 AM (Morning) and 02:00 PM to 08:30 PM (Evening)
- Aarti Timing: 05:30 AM
- Bhog: 10:30 AM
My Experience
I decided to take a walk from Nand Bhavan to Aasheshwar Temple. My experience was wonderful here. After my darshan of the Shiv Ling and the idol of Mahadev, I sat by the Kund. The water in the Kund is always cool and the surrounding is very peaceful. It was a great feeling for me to be present in the place where the greatest Gods had met on this earth. This place was heavenly.
