PAONTA - PATLIEN JYOTIRLINGA MANDIR
The
city of Paonta Saheb etched its glorious name on the pages of history as a holy
seat of Gurudwara. It is here Guru Govind Singh wrote the major portion of the
Dassam Granth. This fast growing city proudly proclaims of having an ancient
Siva temple and more so claiming its Sivalinga as a Joytirlinga. The legend
narrates that it was a powerful one worshipped by Patanjali, one of the
disciples of Vyasa Maharshi. Many celebrated kings and sages adored and
accomplished their desires with the Lord's grace.
Another Siva
temple lying 8 km of Paonta also Saivates throughout the year.
It lies 45 km of
Dehradun and accessible by bus Nahanaho.
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