Shukeshwar Nath Mahadev Mandir is an ancient temple dedicated to Lord Shiva in Sitamarhi district of Mithila region in Bihar, India. It is believed that the Shivling in the temple was established by the Vedic sage Shukhadeva in the Treta Yuga of Sanatana tradition.
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According to legend, the Vedic Sage Shukeshwar had established Shivling here in Basbitta village and worshiped Lord Shiva while going to Janakpur to participate in Swayambar in Treta Yuga. King Janaka also came here to worship the Shivaling established by the sage Shukhadeva. It is said that the Lord Shiva himself appeared here to show his original form to his notable devotees sage Shukhadeva and the King Janaka of Mithila Kingdom. According to legend, the sages who took part in the Swayamvar Shabha of Lord Rama and Princess Sita in Mithila, built the temple while returning from the Swayamvar ceremony.