The Temple of Lord Parshuram
located in the Chiplun city of Maharashtra has a unique distinction of hosting one
of the few such temples in the country, and the only one in Maharashtra. Lord Parshuram, the 6th
reincarnation of Lord Vishnu, was a devout worshipper of Lord Siva and after
undertaking a severe penance was duly rewarded with an Axe which came to
symbolize his might and prowess. You may find many such images of him in
Chiplun and quite a few places also named after him, from Apartments to Hotels
and Shops
The temple is located some 10km
away from the city center. You need to park your vehicle close by to the
highway and the Temple is reached after a further 15 minute walk. The temple
complex, half an acre in area holds 2 temples and a water body. The main temple
at the center of the premises is dedicated to Lord Parshuram while his mother Renukas
temple is smaller and located just behind it. It is believed by the locals that
the Lord stays in the temple during the night and leaves in the morning for
Mahendra Mountain, his abode of worship.
There is a huge reservoir of water inside the premises. It is believed that this water gushed out of the earth when it was pierced by the Lords arrow. Both the temples in the Complex are equally ancient in origin but the more interesting part for a casual tourist would be the images carved on the Pillars of his Mother Renukas temple.
Some of the inscriptions are
related to Hindu Gods and Goddesses which can be deciphered easily, some though
are a bit difficult to comprehend and would leave you guessing on their origins
…..
A God seen above lifting an
Elephant in each hand……a similar image is seen on an adjacent wall but this God is 2 Headed (Heading Photo). Is this a
symbolic image or something beyond our world........ancient Aliens anyone?
Below is seen a man with a strange Headgear probably playing a musical instrument or smoking a long pipe....?
An ancient inscription at the
Entrance, the script appears to be in Sanskrit and could be regarding the
origins of the temple
Most probably an image of Lord
Siva …again one which is seen rarely with 4 arms one of which holds the Head of
a Demon
An image of Lord Hanuman seen
destroying an enemy
A peculiar symbol resembling a Swastika
but an enquiry with a local priest could not get us an answer …….this image
again appears twice, once on a Pillar
and on the Entrance wall
Of the 2 Gods depicted here, one happens be Hanuman
but there is no story or scripture which mentions him being lifted on the palm
of another God
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