Shree Bhavnath Temple, Girnar Parikrama – Lili Parikrama, Junagadh
Bhavnath Temple is main attraction and most sacred place at Girnar Taleti – foot of Girnar from where devotee starts and completes the Lili Parikrama of Girnar Hill. As per the Prabhash Khand of Skand Purana, this spontaneous Bhavnath temple and Mrugi Kund is highly spiritual and historical place at Girnar Taleti. Maha Shivratri and Lili Parikrama are the two main festival observed here at Bhavnath temple. It is believed that, when Lord Shiva and Goddess Parvati travelled over the Girnar hill, their divin garment fell down over Mrugi Kund, from this time Mrugi kund is most sacred place for devotee of Lord Shiva.
Bhavnath Temple is world famous for its fair observed from ninth day of Maha month to Maha Shivratri and Lili Parikrama when millions of devotee, saints, Naga Bava, tourist across the world visit here and become witness of awesome environment of devotion towards the Lord Shiva. Mrugi Kund is most sacred spot for Shahi Snan – holy bath on Maha Shivratri night. Currently Bhavnath Temple is managed by the Pujya Shree Harigiriji Maharaj, Maha Mantri of 13 Akhada as well. He plays a vital role in development of Bhavnath Taleti area and every event.
