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Bhojeshwar Temple
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Madhya Pradesh · Temple listing
Jatashankar
01 · Discover
History & tradition
Jatashankar is a natural cave and shrine of Shiva north of Pachmarhi in the Narmadapuram district of Madhya Pradesh. It lies in a deep ravine with enormous boulders perched above. The stalagmites inside the cave are revered as naturally formed lingams, and the place draws many pilgrims. Jata means matted hair, and Shankara is a name of Shiva. Two spring-fed ponds are found nearby, one of cold water and one of hot. Regional tradition holds that this is where Shiva hid from the wrath of Bhasmasura.
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02 · Before you go
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03 · Getting there
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Jatashankar
Pachmarhi, Madhya Pradesh
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04 · At the temple
Darshan & customs
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- Wikidata — structured place recordRetrieved 2026-11-12
- Wikipedia — further readingChecked 2026-11-12