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Religion
Five Ancient Pandava‑Founded Shiva Temples Still Active in Kali Yuga
✍️ Aaj Tak
🗓 24 Aug 2026, 08:55 AM
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According to Aaj Tak, five Shiva shrines believed to have been built by the Pandavas during the Mahabharata era continue to function in the present age.
A recent report by Aaj Tak highlights the existence of five Shiva temples that, according to tradition, were established by the Pandava brothers during the Mahabharata period. These shrines are described as mysterious sites that have survived the passage of millennia.
The claim ties the origins of the temples to the epic narrative, suggesting that the Pandavas themselves commissioned the sanctuaries as part of their spiritual pursuits. Over centuries, the temples have retained their ritual significance and continue to be places of worship.
Today, devotees regularly visit these ancient dhams, offering prayers and observing traditional festivals. Their continued operation underscores a living link between mythic history and contemporary religious practice in India.
The claim ties the origins of the temples to the epic narrative, suggesting that the Pandavas themselves commissioned the sanctuaries as part of their spiritual pursuits. Over centuries, the temples have retained their ritual significance and continue to be places of worship.
Today, devotees regularly visit these ancient dhams, offering prayers and observing traditional festivals. Their continued operation underscores a living link between mythic history and contemporary religious practice in India.