Janma Rahityam
Freedom from the cycle of birth and death.
The Story of Pushpadanteswara
Why was Pushpadanta cursed, and how did Parvati's compassion guide him towards liberation?
Discover the sacred story of Sri Pushpadanteswara, the 77th of the 84 Mahakalavana Shivalingas of Ujjain, explained in Telugu by Jagadguru Sri Ramanananda Maharshi, Siddhaguru.
Sage Shini performed intense penance for an extraordinary son free from birth and death. When Shiva's ganas were presented with taking birth on earth, Pushpadanta, a prominent gana leader, questioned how they could leave their beloved Lord's presence.
For refusing the divine command, Shiva cursed Pushpadanta to descend to the human world. Filled with grief and remorse, he recognised the importance of obeying the Guru's command.
Moved by his suffering, Goddess Parvati directed him to worship a sacred Shivalinga in Mahakalavana. Shiva assured him that this worship would remove the curse and enable his return to Kailasa.
Pushpadanta followed their guidance and worshipped with deep devotion. Shiva blessed him and declared that the Linga would become renowned as Sri Pushpadanteswara.
Sacred Darshan Benefits of Pushpadanteswara
The sacred account explained by Siddhaguru describes the following blessings of darshan and worship.
Shapa Vimukti
Liberation from curses through Shiva's grace.
Papa Nashanam
Destruction of sins.
Sarva Kamana Siddhi
Fulfilment of righteous desires.
Swarga Prapti
Attainment of heavenly realms.
Ganadhyaksha Prapti
The blessing of attaining the status of a divine gana leader.
Spiritual Upliftment
Spiritual elevation through devotion and divine grace.
Guru Ajna: Devotion & Obedience
The story of Sri Pushpadanteswara highlights repentance, divine compassion and Guru Ajna Palana, obedience to the Guru's command. Siddhaguru explains how sincere love, devotion and obedience form the foundation of the Guru–Shishya relationship.
The life of a disciple who follows the Guru's command becomes truly fulfilled.
Auspicious Days for Pushpadanteswara Darshan
The sacred account explained by Siddhaguru praises darshan and worship on:
- Ashtami: The eighth lunar tithi.
- Chaturdashi: The fourteenth lunar tithi.
- Mondays: Somavara.
Worship on these occasions is associated with heavenly happiness, divine companionship and the spiritual upliftment of seven ancestral generations.
Confirm the local tithi dates and the temple's opening and puja timings when planning your visit.
Watch the Story & Abhishekam of Pushpadanteswara
Listen to Siddhaguru\'s Telugu discourse, followed by the sacred Abhishekam of Sri Pushpadanteswara.