NEELAKANTHA  -------A VICTORY OVER KAL

Time is very strange matter  to realize its importance. Every action as if revolves around it. The answer always hide in mystery . If we try to get its result then its not possible. Because, incidents happen repeatedly as per its own way. Yes, no body has any power to control over time.  An unknown force compelled me to visit Kalinjer Fort just 105 km from Khajuraho. A fort of mesmerizing beauty and keep a history of many dynasties within the wall of the fort. The famous 7 entrance gate  towards the fort creates a sensation to know more about the history.Though  Kalinjer Fort is  situated at Vindhyanchal Mountain but the heritage monuments and a list of temples gives a glimpses of our rich cultural value and architectural importance.

Neelkanth Temple which is situated in the premises of Kalinjer Fort, is a must visit place for those who are ardent lover of epic and to know more about the history of existing sculpture.once reached at the destination the crippling silence of the area imposed to think more about the time. After crossing too many stairs one would reach at the entrance of the temple.

 Not too many devotees were there at the moment of any general day. The numbers of crowd increased only at Amabasya and Shivratri festival.Once the prominent temple of Kalinjer fort is now  in a devastating stage.  As if the whole surrounding is trying to portray the debacle of time. But, Neelkanth stood as a miracle for all human being .It is believed that The Supreme Lord SHIVA took the poison and hold it at His throat to save all creatures. Soon after that His Throat changed into blue colour and named as NEELKANTH. He meditated here at this place to get rid of that pain. Water spring has been falling spontaneously on the Shiva linga since the time memorial  till now. The victory of controlling of time came to His authority.Kal Bhirav is also there on the wall of outer side of temple. Different Statues of God and the presence of beautiful architecture style of temple shows the intensity of Shaiva culture at the period of ancient time.

The present one story of temple gave a clear pictures of its beauty . Once the 7 storied temple attracted the attention of foreign invaders to grab its wealth and it was too difficult to won at the battle field.The foundation stone of Fort had laid by the famous ruler of Chandels Raja Chandra Verma but so many ancient epics and puranas mentioned the importance of Neelkanth Temple in their sciptures.

It was a great experience to visit such a wonderful place of India and got chance to interact with the loacal priests of that temple who gave us interesting tales regarding the temple . Though not ready to leave that place immediately but Time of sunset gave us indication to leave carefully as the monkey menace was also there .