Bhakti Kshetra: Temples Born of Devotion

Visit Mallikarjuna at Srisailam where Shiva-Parvati followed their angry son Kartikeya - the only jyotirlinga that's also a Shakti Peetha. Explore Bhimashankar where Shiva's sweat formed a river. Discover Grishneshwar near Ellora caves and Nageshwar where Shiva protected his devotee from demons.

Lessons in this chapter

• Mallikarjuna: Where Parents Sought Their Son — Shiva and Parvati following their angry son Kartikeya
• Srisailam: The Dakshina Kashi — Adi Shankara, Bhramaramba, and the Chenchu tribes
• Bhimashankar: Slayer of the Demon — Shiva's sweat forming the river Bhima
• Traya Bhimashankar: The Three Claimants — The location debate between Pune, Assam, and Uttarakhand
• Ghrishneshwar: The Compassionate Lord — The devotee whose murdered son was revived
• Nageshwar: Protector from Poison — Shiva emerging to save his devotee from the demon Daruka

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