Shri Shri Shiv Mandir, Wokha
* Location: Wokha, Nagaland
* History: The temple was built in 1964 by Shri Ram Singh, a local businessman.
* Architecture: The temple is built in the traditional Naga style, with a thatched roof and wooden pillars.
* Deities: The main deity of the temple is Lord Shiva, along with Parvati and Ganesha.
* Festivals: The temple celebrates the following festivals:
* Mahashivratri
* Shivratri
* Shravan Somvar
* Significance: The temple is a popular pilgrimage site for Hindus from all over Nagaland.
Images:
[Image of Shri Shri Shiv Mandir]
[Image of the main deity of the temple]
Architecture
Architecture of Shri Shri Shiv Mandir, Wokha
* Situated on a hillock, the temple is surrounded by lush green trees and offers a panoramic view of the town.
* The temple is built in the Nagara style of architecture and has a pyramidal roof.
* The sanctum sanctorum houses a Shivlinga, which is the main object of worship.
* The temple also has a number of other shrines dedicated to other Hindu deities, such as Ganesha, Vishnu, and Lakshmi.
* The temple is a popular pilgrimage site and is visited by thousands of devotees every year.
Significance of Shri Shri Shiv Mandir
* The temple is considered to be one of the most sacred Hindu temples in the state of Nagaland.
* It is believed that the temple was built by the great saint, Shri Shankaracharya, in the 8th century CE.
* The temple is said to have been built at the site where Lord Shiva appeared to Shri Shankaracharya.
* The temple is also said to be the place where Lord Shiva performed the tandava dance.
* The temple is a symbol of the rich cultural heritage of Nagaland and is an important tourist destination.