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| Statue of Ashwathama in Tapkeshwar Temple Dehradun |
Tapkeshwar Temple Dehradun is the birthplace of Ashwathama. Here people can also see Ashwathama temple, which is located at Tapkeshwar Mandir Dehradun.
Ashwathama was a very famous warrior in Mahabharata times who fought with
Kauravas against the Pandavas in Mahabharat. Ashwathama was the son of great
Guru Dronacharya.
Due to his father's name, Ashwathama was also known Drauni. Ashwathama cry like a running horse at birth hence he got the name Ashwathama.
Due to his father's name, Ashwathama was also known Drauni. Ashwathama cry like a running horse at birth hence he got the name Ashwathama.
Ashwathama's meaning is Horse voice. Ashwathama's mother's name was Kripi. Ashwathama was a devotee of Lord Shiv.
Ashwathama had a gem since birth on his forehead which made Ashwathama powerful than common humans.
History of Ashwathama Birth Place Tapkeshwar Dham
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| Tapkeshwar Temple Dehradun |
Tapkeshwar Dham is a very old and historical place where Gods and many Rishis did penance of Swayambhu Shivling. At that time this temple was famous as the Tapeshwar temple.
Guru Dronacharya was come here after traveling to many places. Then a Rishi suggested him to go to Tapeshwar temple and start the penance of Lord Shiva.
Guru Dronacharya was very happy to see this very beautiful place and
start living here. Guru Dronacharya did Tapasya of Lord Shiva here.
They did twelve years Tapasya for Lord Shiva. Guru Dronacharya wants to learn archery from Lord Shiva. Lord Shiv becomes happy with Dronancharya and teaches them archery and warfare.
They did twelve years Tapasya for Lord Shiva. Guru Dronacharya wants to learn archery from Lord Shiva. Lord Shiv becomes happy with Dronancharya and teaches them archery and warfare.
Guru Dronacharya's wife wanted a child and Dronacharya wants a powerful
son like Lord Shiva then they again start Lord Shiv worship. Later, Guru
Dronacharya's wife gives birth to a very healthy baby boy. Guru Dronacharya
named the child Ashwathama.
Dronacharya was an expert in warfare and learned many arts from Lord
Shiva. Although he was living a very simple life with limited money.
As a result, Dronacharya unable to give milk to Ashwathama because they had no cow. That time Ashwathama's mother also unable to feed his milk.
As a result, Dronacharya unable to give milk to Ashwathama because they had no cow. That time Ashwathama's mother also unable to feed his milk.
Ashwathama never drunk the milk since birth that's why he did not know
about the milk. Once he knows about the milk from his friend. So he demanded the
milk from his mother.
Ashwathama’s mother was unable to provide him milk. Then Ashwathama goes to his father Guru Dronacharya for milk. His father was also unable to give him milk. Then Guru Dronachrya suggested to Ashwathama to do Tapasya of Lord Shiva for the milk.
Ashwathama’s mother was unable to provide him milk. Then Ashwathama goes to his father Guru Dronacharya for milk. His father was also unable to give him milk. Then Guru Dronachrya suggested to Ashwathama to do Tapasya of Lord Shiva for the milk.
Ashwathama started the Tapasya of Lord Shiva. Ashwathama did very hard
penance for Lord Shiva by standing on a single leg. Lord Shiva very happy with Ashwathama
Tapasya and came in front of him.
Lord Shiva asked to Ashwathama for demanding his wish. So Ashwathama demanded milk. Then a stream of milk started from the cave and dropping on Shivling. Ashwathama drinks this milk from the Shivling's feet.
Lord Shiva asked to Ashwathama for demanding his wish. So Ashwathama demanded milk. Then a stream of milk started from the cave and dropping on Shivling. Ashwathama drinks this milk from the Shivling's feet.
After Ashwathama's Tapasya, Lord Shiva blessed him in the Tapeshwar
temple. So there was continuous milk dripping on Shivling. So that time this
temple was popular as Dudheshwar.
Later on in Kalyug due to misuse of this milk, this milk turns into water. That’s why this Shiv temple called Tapkeshwar.
Later on in Kalyug due to misuse of this milk, this milk turns into water. That’s why this Shiv temple called Tapkeshwar.
Tapkeshwar temple is situated in Dehradun and now known as Tapkeshwar
Mahadev Temple or Tapkeshwar Dham.
This natural cave is also famous as 'Dron Cave' because Guru Dronacharya did 'Tapasya' here. Dehradun is also popular as Drona Nagari.
This natural cave is also famous as 'Dron Cave' because Guru Dronacharya did 'Tapasya' here. Dehradun is also popular as Drona Nagari.
Ashwathama Temple inside Tapkeshwar Temple Dehradun
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| Tapkeshwar Mahadev Mandir Ashwathama Gate |
Tapkeshwar Dham is also popular as Guru Dronacharya Tapasthali and Drone Gupha. You can also see statues of Guru Dronacharya and the metallic statute of Ashwathama inside the Tapkeshwar temple.
There are clearly mention about the Ashwathama and his birth-related history. Lord Shiva devotees come to Tapkeshwar temple and also see the Ashwathama temple inside the Tapkeshwar temple. They offer flowers also on the statue of Ashwathama.
Ashwathama Story
Ashwathama was the son of Dronacharya and Kripi (sister of Kripacharya). Ashwathama
was Lord Shiva devotee and also did penance of Lord Shiva. It is believed that Ashwathama
was the eleventh Rudra Avatar and one of the seven immortal peoples.
He had a mani on his forehead who made him more powerful than other humans. As per mythology, Ashwathama had the power of becoming invisible and visible as per wish.
He had a mani on his forehead who made him more powerful than other humans. As per mythology, Ashwathama had the power of becoming invisible and visible as per wish.
For better care of Ashwathama Guru Dronacharya went to his friend King
Drupada for help but King Drupada refused to help him and also dishonor him.
Then his wife's brother Kripacharya called him to Hastinapur.
Here Guru Dronacharya became the teacher of Kauravas and Pandavas. Ashwathama also learned all arts here with Kauravas and Pandavas.
Ashwathama along with his father fought in the Mahabharata from the Kauravas side against the Pandavas. Ashwathama is believed to be the living survivor of the Mahabharat war.
Here Guru Dronacharya became the teacher of Kauravas and Pandavas. Ashwathama also learned all arts here with Kauravas and Pandavas.
Ashwathama along with his father fought in the Mahabharata from the Kauravas side against the Pandavas. Ashwathama is believed to be the living survivor of the Mahabharat war.
Ashwathama Cursed by Shree Krishna
After the death of Duryodhana, Ashwathama plans to kill all Pandavas
during sleeping. But unfortunately, Ashwathama killed all the 5 sleeping sons
of Pandavas and burn the camp.
When Pandavas hear this news, they search Ashwathama and found him in Vyasa Ashram. Ashwathama who swore to kill Pandavas triggered the Brahmashirsha.
When Pandavas hear this news, they search Ashwathama and found him in Vyasa Ashram. Ashwathama who swore to kill Pandavas triggered the Brahmashirsha.
Then Shree Krishna said to Arjuna to use the same Astra against Ashwathama.
After seeing this situation, Vyasa Rishi asked both warriors to stop their
Brahmashirsha to prevent the Earth from destroying.
Arjuna was able to stop their weapon but Ashwathama was unable to stop. So instead to direct Brahmashirsha to the lifeless area, Ashwathama directed to the womb of Abhimanu's wife Uttara.
Arjuna was able to stop their weapon but Ashwathama was unable to stop. So instead to direct Brahmashirsha to the lifeless area, Ashwathama directed to the womb of Abhimanu's wife Uttara.
Lord Shree Krishna revive Uttara's son later but Shree Krishna very
angry with the Ashwathama and cursed him. As punishment, Ashwathama had to
give his gem to him. Shree Krishna cursed him to live 3000 years and roam in
forests with wounds on his forehead.
Mythologies of Ashwathama
As per mythology, Ashwathama still comes to Asirgarh Fort Lord Shiva
temple and worships Lord Shiva daily. Asirgarh Fort temple is situated in
Burhanpur district in Madhya Pradesh.
Ashwathama Died or Not?
As per Shiv Mahapuran, Ashwathama is immortal and living near the holy river
Ganga. But if we consider the cursed years of Ashwathama given by Shree Krishna
then 3000 years completed and 2000 extra years also completed because Mahabharta
is about 5000 years old. So Ashwathama should be dead.
How to Reach Tapkeshwar Temple
Tapkeshwar Dham is situated near the Garhi Cantt, Dehradun. It is about 6
km from the main city of Dehradun. You easily get a direct city bus from the
ISBT bus stands for the Garhi Cantt.
The Tapkeshwar temple is approximately 2 km far away from the city bus stoppage of Garhi Cantt. It will be a 15-20 minutes walkable distance if you are single.
The Tapkeshwar temple is approximately 2 km far away from the city bus stoppage of Garhi Cantt. It will be a 15-20 minutes walkable distance if you are single.
The best way to go there by own vehicle. So you reach up to the temple
easily. You can also book a private taxi or cab it will be a good option for
going to Tapkeshwar temple from anywhere in Dehradun.
For more details please visit: Tapkeshwar Mahadev Temple Dehradun