Shivpur Padav

Two temples facing each other in the midst of the bustle of the marketplaces, surrounded by apparel stores, candy shops, and food vendors. These are the temples that have been important since the Mahabharata era.

The Pandavas' Panchkroshi yatra included the establishment of the Panch Pandav mandir. These are considered to be the Lingas established by pandavas.

"Jaise rakhne chahiye, vaise rakhe nahi gaye" says the chat-wale uncle, who has been standing in front of the temples for roughly 40 years and is around 65 years old. This unsung hero has gone unnoticed. This is, without a doubt, the Pandavas' Panchkroshi Yatra's fourth halt.

Shivpur Padav, as they've named it, is a simple temple with five shivalingas arranged in diminishing order of size, and a well-named Draupadi Kund on the other side. Ladies who are absorbed in shiva's naam-jaap take a look on the temples at all times. The residents of this area are aware that legends from the Mahabharata have visited these locations and left impressions that they must preserve. A little closed chamber with another Shiva linga, Mata Kunti, Mata Kali, and Krishna, as well as separate spaces for Durga Maa, may be found after exiting from the second entrance. A woman in her fifties watches after them and recounts them the stories she has heard with zeal. "Aaye the sab yaha," she continues, "aur vo jo Shivlinga dikh rahe the, vo stapit kar gaye the." This location and its inhabitants exude a peculiar vibe. Even in the limits of the city's hustle, things are surprisingly tranquil. The idols are crafted as if they are about to take shape. The idols' eyes tell us stories we've never heard before. Draupadi Kund is a deep well with huge fish that rest on its walls. Draupadi maa is also honoured with a temple. These temples house not only idols, stories, and history, but also the communities who live there with the goal of preserving the bhartiya sanskriti. 

The temple bells ring and produce lovely tones that can shake the soul and bring you to a complete stop. The temples are surrounded by powerful yet peaceful energies, and it's impossible to feel big a deal over spending hours there. Chatwale uncle states when it comes to wrapping up the visit, "Hum toh humari taraf se pura sahyog de rahe hai par mandiro ka dhyaan rakhna bahut zaruri hai." As he explains the magnificence of the temples and returns to giving people wonderful aloo chat, his eyes have depth.