Bhoodsidhhanath


For other uses related to Sidhhanath Temple, see: Sidhhanath Temple
Bhoodsidhhnatha is another name for the Hindu deity Siddhanath, who is believed to be incarnation of Shiva. Siddhanath is patron god of adjacent regions and one of among several regional protective gods of Maharashtra. There is a temple dedicated to Bhoodsidhhnatha at the village of Bhood in Maharashtra., India.

Chaitra-Astami

An annual festival celebrating Bhoodsidhhanatha is held on Chaitra Krishna Ashtami, a three-day celebration of the deity's wedding ceremony. On the first day, a bullock cart race is organised near the temple. Second day is the most important day and on this day Sasankathi and Diva are the main attractions. On the third day Kusumba is serveed as Prasadam to Bhoodsidhhnatha.

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