- Special Features
Foundation Year1995Sthala TreeTheerthamThe 12 Jyothirlinga – Somnath, Mallikarjun, Mahakaleswar, Omkareshwar, Kedarnath. Bhimashankar, Vishwanath Temple. Trimbakeshwar, Baidyanath, Nageshwar, Rameshwaram, Grishneshwar have also been recreated in an artificial cave at the temple.RathamArchitectureOther SpecialityA replica of the ice linga at Amarnath can also be seen here.
- Sthala Puran
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The Shivoham Shiva Temple was formerly known as the Shiv Mandir. It is said to be built in 1995 after the founder of the temple had a vision of a temple where a gigantic statue of Lord Shiva would stand tall as a towering symbol of hope, spreading faith for generations to come. The idol of Lord Shiva was created by the sculptor Kashinath. It is also believed to have been built without using a blueprint or plan or a measuring tape. The temple was consecrated by Sri Shankaracharya of Sringeri on 26 February 1995. The Shivoham Shiva Temple was renamed from its former name Shiv Mandir in 2016 when the focus of the temple shifted to help people attain Moksha by understanding the principles in ancient vedic texts.
- Architecture
he Shivoham Shiva Temple, situated at Old Airport Road, Bangalore, India was built in 1995. It features a Shiva statue that is 65 feet (20 m) tall idol. It is a famous Shiva Temple dedicated to the Hindu deity Lord Shiva and a popular spiritual destination. It is estimated that over 500,000 devotees and visitors come to this temple every year. On the occasion of Maha Shivaratri, between 100,000 and 150,000 devotees visit the temple every year. In the first six months of 2018, the temple has already been visited by 275,909 people.
- Alankar of Deity
Linga at the entrance: The entrance to the Shivoham Shiva Temple has a 25-feet-tall (7.6 m) Shiva Linga. It's the biggest Shiva Linga Gate in Bengaluru city.
Lord Shiva Statue: The statue of Lord Shiva depicts the Holy river of the Ganges flowing out of his matted locks. The statue is seated in a meditative posture with his Damaru and Trishula as mentioned in the Shiva Purana.
Besides the 65-feet-tall statue of Lord Shiva, a 32-feet-tall statue of Lord Ganesha was also later built, then unveiled on 1 March 2003 by Dada J.P. Vaswani
- Prayers and BenefitsSpecial Vratas and Prayers
Monday Fasting or Somvar Vrat : Devotees fast from sunrise to sunset during this period. Some observe a partial fast where they eat fruits and juices during the day. Most eat only one meal after sunset. Non-vegetarian food, onion and garlic are avoided. Foods like sabudana (tapioca pearl) and seasonal fruits are commonly eaten during the Shravan Vrat. Some people also eat food without salt during the fasting.
Offerings to DeityThe Shivoham Shiva Temple offers a range of spiritual activities to promote faith, thus realizing its vision of “Making People Believers”. All activities in the Shivoham Shiva Temple engage devotees, who come to the temple to interact with God, engage with God and communicate with God. Each activity has a symbolic significance for building faith in a believer and showing a way to the seeker. Pooja activities enhance the life of those who perform them and deepen the bond between them and God, thus leaving one with a feeling of bliss. Depending on whether the devotee is a Believer or Seeker, each activity assumes its own significance. Therefore, all visitors are encouraged to participate in all activities to build their faith and achieve their goal of God realization.
Stotras and MantrasThe following are other practices advised during this sacred month: We should perform Abhishek every day.
- We should perform Aarti every day with devotion and love.
- We should offer ourselves to God in complete surrender, that is, Arpanam.
- We should wear a Rudraksha on all the 30 days of the Shravan Maas.
- We should chant “Om Namah Shivaya” and the “Maha Mrityunjaya Mantra” daily. We should sit in silence and remember God every single day of the Shravan Maas.
- FestivalsMaha ShivratriMaha Shivaratri is celebrated as a day of gratitude to Lord Shiva. Maha Shivaratri celebrations at the temple include day and night festivities. Live bhajans and spiritual events, like Shiv Antakshari and Jagraan, are organized. People come from across the country and the world to be at the Shivoham Shiva Temple on this sacred day. A laser projected light and sound show is organized every year during the Maha Shivaratri to help seekers understand the various aspects of spirituality.
- Sodasha Upcharas
- Prasadhas
- Social ActivitiesAnnadhanMarriageEar BoringHead ShaveDanaasEducation FacilitiesSocial DrivesOther Activities
- Arjita SevaLing Decoration, Navgraha Painting, Shivling painting, Rudraksha mala, flower decoration, pooja item, Ganesha painting.
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