Historical Significance
- Traditional Origins: Local lore attributes the founding of Harshiteshwar Shiv Temple to early Shiva devotees in the 18th century CE, who discovered a sacred Shiva Linga at this site.
- 19th–20th Century: Renovations under regional patrons added a covered mandapa, preserving original stone carvings of Shiva’s iconography.
- Modern Era: Major conservation efforts in 2018 strengthened the temple’s dome and boundary walls after damage from lightning strikes during monsoon rains .
- Contemporary Worship: Annually, thousands of pilgrims arrive during Mahashivratri and every Monday of Sawan to perform Jalabhisheka (water offerings) on the sacred Linga.
