Shiva Temple, Pithampur, Madhya Pradesh India

Also known as Kaleshwarnath Mandir, this is on the banks of the river Hasdeo. A 10 day fair is organized here during Mahashivratri. Every year, on Rang Panchami, Naga saints participate in the enactment of the marriage procession of Lord Shiva.

The famous religious sanctorum of Pithampur Shiv Mandir stands tall with its over imposing and brilliant structure that display the artistic skills and imaginative creativity of the local craftsmen and architect of the glorious golden period of the ancient times.

An engineering marvel of the ancient period, the beautiful Pithampur Shiv Mandir occupies a prominent position in the religious history of the region. Pithampur Shiv Mandir wears a decorative and attractive look on the special festive occasion of Mahashivratri which is celebrated with much enthusiasm and religious zeal all over the state.

Devotees throng the ancient temple on Mahashivratri to pay their obeisance to the Supreme entity of Lord Shiva. The devotees fervently pray to the Supreme Being by pouring water over the Shiva Linga which is the embodiment of Lord Shiva.

Colorful religious fairs are organized on feastive occasion in and around the sacred premises of Pithampur Shiv Mandir.