Happiness
Grants sukha and blessings for a more peaceful life.
The Story of Dhundheswara
"Dhundheswara, the third Linga, grants happiness, heavenly merit, removes all sins and destroys evil karma."
After Agastyeswara and Guheswara, Maharudra revealed to Devi Parvati the glory of the third sacred Shiva Linga of Mahakalavana: Dhundheswara Mahadeva.
In Kailasa there lived a gana leader named Dundu. Though he had attained a divine position through past merit, his inner tendencies were not yet purified. He was overcome by desire, careless conduct and many attachments.
One day Dundu went to Indra Loka, where Rambha was dancing before Indra and the assembled devas. Enchanted by her beauty and unable to control his mind, Dundu behaved improperly in the divine assembly and struck Rambha with a bunch of flowers.
Indra became angry and declared that Dundu had broken the dignity of the sabha. Since he had behaved like an uncontrolled human being, he was cursed to fall to Bhuloka and live as a human.
Dundu suffered deeply after the curse, but the fall became the turning point of his life. Through repentance, discipline and devotion, he performed the required spiritual effort and worshipped the sacred Shiva Linga in Mahakalavana.
By the greatness of that Linga, his sins were destroyed, his curse was lifted and he regained the grace of Lord Shiva. Returning to Kailasa, he was honored again among the ganas. Thus the Linga came to be worshipped as Dhundheswara.
"A mistake becomes a blessing when it is followed by repentance, correction and surrender to Lord Shiva."
Divine Benefits of Dhundheswara Shiva Linga
According to Maharudra's teaching to Parvati, darshan and worship of Dhundheswara Mahadeva remove sins and grant auspicious spiritual merit.
Heavenly Merit
Bestows the merit connected with svarga prapti.
Sin Removal
Destroys accumulated sins and inner impurities.
Karma Relief
Removes the suffering caused by negative actions.
Repentance
Supports correction, prayaschitta and a sincere change of heart.
Purity of Conduct
Strengthens discipline over the mind, speech and body.
Divine Protection
Protects devotees who return to Dharma with devotion.
Great Yagna Merit
Darshan with devotion is praised as granting immense sacred merit.