Asia's Largest Shiva Temple
Spiritual Guide & Visionary
Dandi Swami Shrimad Jyotirmayananda Saraswati Ji Maharaj is a revered disciple of Jagadguru Shankaracharya Swami Shri Avimukteshwaranand Saraswati Ji Maharaj '1008' and currently serves as the spiritual guide and head of Laksheshwar Dham, Saladha.Under his spiritual leadership, the historic and sacred mission of consecrating 125,000 Shivlings at Laksheshwar Dham is being carried forward. The foundation stone of the temple was laid in the holy presence of Jagadguru Shankaracharya Swami Swaroopanand Saraswati Ji Maharaj and Swami Shri Avimukteshwaranand Saraswati Ji Maharaj '1008' The Bhoomi Pujan (groundbreaking ceremony) for the temple was personally performed by Dandi Swami Shrimad Jyotirmayananda Saraswati Ji Maharajwith traditional Vedic chanting, marking the beginning of this historic spiritual project.
Lakheshwar Dham is being built in Salda, where 1.25 lakh (one hundred twenty-five thousand) Shivlings will be enshrined. Asia's largest Shiva temple is being established in Bemetara, Chhattisgarh. Devotees will be able to have darshan of 1.25 lakh Shivlings together at the temple. An amount of five thousand one hundred rupees has been fixed for each Shivling. The Shivling will be dedicated in the name of the person who contributes it.
It may be noted that the foundation stone for establishing 1.25 lakh Shivlings and constructing the grand temple at Salda was laid in the presence of Jagadguru Shankaracharya Swaroopanand Maharaj and Swamishri Avimukteshwaranand Saraswati '1008'. At the temple site, being built at a cost of approximately 65 crore rupees, Dandi Swami performed the land worship (bhoomi pujan) with Vedic chanting.
Four acres of land on the banks of the Shivnath River, located 17 km from Bemetara and 10 km from Devarbeeja, in the village of Salda, has been received as a donation. The temple being built is considered to be Asia's largest Shiva temple.
The grand temple is being constructed under the guidance of Dandi Swami. 1.25 lakh Shivlings will be installed in the temple. The temple is being built on 34 thousand square feet.
Water Reservoir
Large water body
Garden
Beautiful premises
Solar Power
Electricity arrangement
8 Chambers
Bhandara & Pathshala
Can stand together at one time
For Bhandara & Pathshala
Main Spire Height
The temple will have 8 chambers, which the management committee can use for Bhandara (community feast) and Pathshala (school) arrangements.
1.25 Lakh
Shivlings
34,000 sq ft
Temple Area
₹65 Crore
Project Cost
4 Acres
Land Area
Be a part of this historic and meritorious campaign
Each Shivling: ₹5,100 • Dedicated in your name • Divine blessings
