Dik-Pala (Protectors) Of Mathura / More

Siva is the eternal guardian of the Braja Mandala area. Because he is the guardian one is supposed to ask his permission to be able to successfully circumambulate Braja Mandala. He is the greatest Vaishnava. There are four important Siva temples that surround Mathura . There are four Siva-lingas that protect the four sides of Mathura , which are called the dik-pala (protectors) of Mathura . They are

1. Gokarnesvara Mahadeva in the north,
2. Pippalesvara Mahadeva in the east,
3. Rangesvara Mahadeva in the south, and
4. Bhutesvara Mahadeva in the west.

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