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Mandsaur |
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Mandsaur
is rich in archaeological and historical
heritage. But what makes it famous is the temple of
Pashupatinath located on the bank of shivana. Its idol has
parallel only in Nepal . The most common language is Malwi (
Rajasthani and Hindi Mixed ). It is also famous for large
production of Opium around the world. The slate pencil
industry is the main industry of the district. |
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Temple of Lord
Pashupatinath |
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Mandsaur’s main attraction is lord Pashupatinath temple. Pashupatinath
is synonymous name of lord shiva. This artistic effigy is built-up
smooth, glowingly dark coppery fiery rock-block. The temple is
situated at the bank of Shivana river. |
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Its weight is 4600 kg. Height 7.25 ft. in curvature and 11.25 ft.
in straight. It has 8 heads they are divided in two part. First
part in 4 heads on the top and second part in 4 head bottom. Top 4
heads are clear, refined and complete then 4 bottom heads are
not refined.
This temple have four doors in the four directions but entrance
door is situated in the west.This effigy’s heads which is situated |
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the west are presenting fearful image of lord shiva. This heads
make-up indicate three ras (relish) which is in bun-shaped hair with
poisonous snakes, emerging third eye and opened under lip. In the
centre tangled hair are surrounding snakes that is acquainted
annihilation omkar (veda mantras symbolising God almighty). |
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