BATESHWAR MAHADEV (another name of Lord Shiva), The temple complex consists of 101 temples of lord Shiva. The all temples are lined along the crescent shaped curve of the Yamuna river-front and having ghats (steps) leading down to the water of the Yamuna river. It is said to that it is birthplace of Lord Krishna’s mother, Bateshwar is associated with numerous myths and legends. Several ancient scriptures refer to it as Surajpur in honour of its founder Raja Surajsen, Lord Krishna’s grandfather.
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| Ghat's at Bateshwar |
Bateshwar is an important part of the Hindu pilgrimage circuit and is referred to as the ‘son of the Dhams’ – it must be visited once after all four Dhams considered sacred by Hindus (Badrinath in the North, Rameshwaram in the South, Dwarka in the West and Jagannath Puri in the east) have been visited.
Bateshwar is also the birthplace of the 22nd Jain Tirthankar Nemichand and is an important pilgrimage site for both the sects of Jain devotees, Digambar and Shwetambar.
Every year a large cattle fair is held at Bateshwar (the exact dates depends on the lunar calendar and vary each year ). It coincides with the most auspicious period for praying at Bateshwar and is an important fixture for saints, sadhus, tradesmen and villagers alike. The fair attracts large numbers of Camels, Horses, oxen, elephants , goats, and other cattle, as well as a multitude of tradesmen selling everything from traditional cooking utensils and spices to locally made furniture, handicrafts and cosmetics.
