Nageshwar Jyotirlinga Mahima: History, Darshan, and Pooja
Complete lyrics with original text, transliteration, and meaning, 4 sections
Nageshwar Temple Darshan Guide, History, Shiva pooja
Invocation (Mangalacharan)
Original
ॐ नमः शिवाय। द्वारका के समीप, नागों के ईश, ज्योतिर्लिंग नागेश्वर महादेव की जय। सर्पों के स्वामी, भक्तों के रक्षक, चरणों में वंदन बारंबार।
Transliteration
Om Namah Shivaya. Dwarka ke sameep, naagon ke Ish, Jyotirlinga Nageshwar Mahadev ki jai. Sarpon ke swami, bhakton ke rakshak, charnon mein vandan baarambaar.
Meaning / Translation
Om Namah Shivaya. Near Dwarka, the Lord of Serpents, glory to the Jyotirlinga Nageshwar Mahadev. Master of snakes, protector of devotees, I bow at Your feet repeatedly.
Historical Legend (Sthala Mahatmyam)
Original
प्राचीन कथा है अति पावन, नागों के कष्ट मिटाने को। शिव ने लिया रूप निराला, सर्प दोष से बचाने को। दारुका असुर के संहार से, जगत को मुक्ति दिलाई, नागेश्वर के रूप में, महिमा जग में छाई।
Transliteration
Pracheen katha hai ati paavan, naagon ke kasht mitane ko. Shiv ne liya roop nirala, sarp dosh se bachane ko. Daruka asur ke sanhaar se, jagat ko mukti dilayi, Nageshwar ke roop mein, mahima jag mein chhayi.
Meaning / Translation
The ancient legend is very sacred, meant to alleviate the suffering of the serpents. Shiva took a unique form to protect from the curse of snakes. By destroying the demon Daruka, He brought liberation to the world, and His glory spread across the universe in the form of Nageshwar.
Darshan Glory (Darshan Mahima)
Original
दर्शन पाकर मिटते पाप, नागेश्वर के द्वार पर। जो श्रद्धा से शीश झुकाए, महादेव के चरणों पर। भव्य प्रतिमा, दिव्य प्रकाश, मन को शांति प्रदान करे, दर्शन मात्र से भक्त का, जीवन मंगलमय करे।
Transliteration
Darshan paakar mit-te paap, Nageshwar ke dwaar par. Jo shraddha se sheesh jhukaye, Mahadev ke charnon par. Bhavya pratima, divya prakash, man ko shanti pradaan kare, darshan maatra se bhakt ka, jeevan mangalmay kare.
Meaning / Translation
Sins are erased upon receiving Darshan at the gates of Nageshwar. Whoever bows their head in faith at the feet of Mahadev. The magnificent idol and divine light bring peace to the mind; just the sight of Him makes the devotee's life auspicious.
Ritual and Worship (Pooja Vidhi)
Original
जलाभिषेक और बेलपत्र अर्पण, शिव पूजन की विधि महान। दूध, दही, शहद और घी से, करें महादेव का गुणगान। नागेश्वर की आरती गाकर, पाएँ मोक्ष का वरदान, शिव की भक्ति में लीन होकर, पाएँ परम सुख का ज्ञान।
Transliteration
Jalabhishek aur belpatra arpan, Shiv poojan ki vidhi mahaan. Dudh, dahi, shahad aur ghee se, karein Mahadev ka gungaan. Nageshwar ki aarti gaakar, paayein moksha ka vardaan, Shiv ki bhakti mein leen hokar, paayein param sukh ka gyaan.
Meaning / Translation
Offering water (Jalabhishek) and Bel leaves is the great method of Shiva worship. With milk, curd, honey, and ghee, sing the praises of Mahadev. By singing the Aarti of Nageshwar, one receives the boon of liberation; by being immersed in devotion to Shiva, one attains the knowledge of supreme bliss.