Sarva Papa Nashanam
Destruction of all sins through the mere darshan of the Shivalinga.
The Story of Dhanuhsaahasreswara
How did a king receive a divine bow with the power of a thousand bows and rescue his children?
Jagadguru Sri Ramanananda Maharshi explains the sacred story of Sri Dhanuhsaahasreswara, the 63rd Mahakalavana Shivalinga.
King Vidhuradha was overcome with sorrow when a powerful demon abducted his daughter and imprisoned his sons, Suniti and Sumati, who had ventured into Patala Loka to rescue her.
Maharshi Markandeya advised the king to worship the sacred Shivalinga situated south of Rupeswara in Mahakalavana. Pleased with his devotion, Lord Mahadeva granted him a celestial bow once used by Lord Indra, possessing the power of a thousand bows.
With this divine weapon, the king defeated the demon and rescued his children. The Shivalinga became renowned as Sri Dhanuhsaahasreswara.
Spiritual Blessings of Dhanuhsaahasreswara Worship
The sacred account explained by Siddhaguru describes these blessings.
Victory over Enemies
Sarva Shatru Nashanam and Shatru Vijaya—overcoming enemies and hostile forces.
Divine Protection
The protective grace and blessings of Lord Mahadeva.
Karya Vijayam
Overcoming formidable obstacles and attaining success through divine grace.
Kashta Nivaranam
Relief from suffering and difficult circumstances, as illustrated by the king's story.
Family Protection & Reunion
The rescue of the king's children illustrates family protection and reunion.
Devotion, Guidance & Divine Grace
The story highlights how a sage's guidance and sincere worship of Lord Shiva transformed the king's sorrow into strength, victory and reunion with his family.