Andhimul Temple ( ne, आँधिमूल) is a Hindu temple located in Satsarai Vidhan of
Anbu Khaireni Rural Municipality
Anbu Khaireni (also Aanbu Khaireni, Aanboo Khaireni or Anbukhaireni) ( ne, आँबुखैरेनि गाउँपालिका) is a Municipality in Tanahu District in the Gandaki Zone of central Nepal which was established in 2015. At ...
. The temple was constructed in 2035 B.S. and a
Shivalinga
A lingam ( sa, लिङ्ग , lit. "sign, symbol or mark"), sometimes referred to as linga or Shiva linga, is an abstract or aniconic representation of the Hindu god Shiva in Shaivism. It is typically the primary ''murti'' or devotional ...
was established in the temple in 2054
BS.
The temple has a pagoda shape. There are two ponds near the temple. Pilgrims from various parts of the country, including Tanhun, Kaski, Gorkha and Lamjung pays visit to the temple. They feed pigeons and sacrifice goats and chickens.
The temple is open all days except on the month of
Shrawan and on no moon days.
Mythology
According to the legend, when a grandmother came with her granddaughter to this place to graze cows, the granddaughter felt thirsty. While searching for water, she secretly found water in this place and quenched her thirst. It is believed that in the ''Magh'' language, ''Aan'' means thirst and ''Dhi'' means water, hence the place was called Andimul.
According to another legend, when ''Cheli'' was coming to ''Mawli'' in ancient times, a storm appeared when he reached at the middle of the forest. To avoid the storm, they stayed in the cave near the arch tree at this place. Later, in a dream, a relative was ordered to worship at the base of a tree and burn incense on the full moon day. While excavating the place that he saw in the dream, a source of water emanating from the base of the same tree started and formed a pond. It is believed that the local people have been worshipping the Andimul and the pond then after.
See also
*
List of Hindu temples in Nepal
This is a list of major Hindu temples in Nepal, alphabetically sorted by district.
Bajura District
* Badimalika Temple (बडिमालिका मन्दिर )
Bara District
* Gadhimai Temple
* Kankali Temple, Simraungadh
* Katg ...
References
{{Hindu temples in Nepal
Hindu temples in Gandaki Province
Buildings and structures in Tanahun District