Shivratri 2026: Saharanpur's 5 Ancient Shiva Temples Where Pandavas Worshipped

• Siddhapeeth Shri Banakhandi Mahadev Temple in Sarsawa: Sahadev worshipped here, a self-manifested Shivling emerged, known for fulfilling wishes for progeny.
• Mahabharata-era Shiva temple in Barsi village: Built by Duryodhana facing east, rotated west by Bhima; Holika Dahan not performed here.
• Lord Shiva temple near Maa Bala Sundari Temple in Devband: Pandavas worshipped here; Bhima installed a unique Shivling with 11 Jyotirlingas.
• Nakuleshwar Mahadev Temple: Established by Pandava prince Nakul Maharaj, who installed a Shivling and dug a well for Jalabhishek.
• Bhuteshwar Mahadev Temple: Pandavas worshipped here, Lord Shiva blessed them with victory; sightings of a 20-foot-tall baba and Hanuman Ji reported.