As I read Bundi excursions mentioned within the Rajasthan Tourism brochure, the curiosity to visit Rameshwar Mahadev Cave Temple & Waterfall was created for sure.
Rameshwar Mahadev Cave Temple of Lord Shiva approx. 16+ km distance from Bundi also famous for its natural waterfall.
Though it was not a rainy season, Ashok Ji – The guide, and I by Royal Enfield Thunderbird Twinspark motorbike reached the cave temple via Banganga (Kedareshwar Dham), Dalelpura Chowk, Akoda Chouraha. The temple is surrounded by Aravalli ranges from three sides, very natural and pleasant to watch. One has to climb steps to reach the cave but on the way lots of Langurs, red red-faced monkeys.
Satyanarayan Ji – The temple priest was near the cave area. Upon query, he narrated:
Rameshwar Mahadev is a swayambhu idol within a cave discovered approx. 500 years ago by a priest from Baghera village (near Kekri, Rajasthan). Since then devotees started visiting for prayers, and offerings.
Amawas (new moon) ki Chaudas (14th day), Poonam (full moon) ki Chaudas, Shivratri is the time for festival.
As we stepped forward for prayers the priest showed us Panchmukhi Rameshwar Mahadev.
After prayers and offerings, as we walk further Ashok Ji requested to stop and requested to enter one hand inside a rock. Something like a milk-secreting organ of female cattle naturally formed inside a rock – said I.
Yes, confirmed Ashok Ji.
Waterfall – but little because of the winter season, maybe. Please visit Bundi and Rameshwar Mahadev during the rainy season – said Ashok Ji.
Ok – said I.
Age-old cave – it is said many saints had spiritual power, and enlightenment within this cave, and even today many people have seen spiritual powers existence. There is a Dhuni outside the cave where the fire is seen sometimes even today. A display board – contact Pandit Ramdayal Joshi, Akoda wale for full information about this location.
Prayers, and we proceed towards a banyan tree where we saw a saint along with followers seated close to firewood. He is Ram Charan Das Ji staying at Rameshwar Mahadev for the past 11 years. He offered us tea made on the wood which was excellent in taste.
Thank you – said I.
As we talk he said: Can you see the bargad (banyan) tree just behind? Yes – said I. Below that bargad tree Khaki ji Maharaj of Digambar Akhara, Ayodhya meditated for years. It is about 100-150 years back history when the English were the rulers. Later Kishan Das Ji Maharaj arrived, and as you can see his statue is there. He did the first yagya within this area. In earlier days to reach Rameshwar Mahadev there was a rocky path and dense jungle close to the main cave, but later stairs were made by him only with the help of devotee’s donations. Then Narain Das Ji arrived, who recently three months back left for the heavenly abode. A chhatri is in the name of Narain Das ji can be seen also. Radha Krishna mandir, Narsingh Mandir, Hanuman mandir are made by Narain Das ji. He meditated here for 30-35 years, and now I am here.
- Panch Tatva Adam Sareera
- Manushya Janam Moksha Ka Dwara
- Ishwar Ansh Jeev Avinashi Chetan Amal Sahaj Sukh Rashi
And a few more doha, chaupai, talks with Ram Charan Das Ji, and finally, we were walking towards the parking with a wish to visit Rameshwar Mahadev again during the rainy season.
