This place is 18 km from Itarsi in Hoshangabad district which is known as Tilak Sindoor. There is an ancient temple of Lord Shiva. This temple seems to have its own place in the world. Here, water, milk, etc. are offered to the Shivling, along with this there is a tradition of offering vermilion (Sindoor). By applying tilak of sindoor to Shivling, it got its name as Tilak sindoor. It is also known as the temple of Khatama. Tilak Sindoor near village Jamani which is kilometers away from Itarsi. This temple is present on a hill 250 meters high. Uttarmukhi (Northfacing) Pagoda is in the mountains of Satpura. There are more trees in this area like teak, sal, mahua, khair etc. Here the Hansganga river, a small stream river flows.
A fair is held here on Mahashivaratri for years. Here people come from tribal region and from far away to visit the temple. Millions of people attend here during the fair.
Every year thousands of devotees from all over the state come here to see Lord Bholenath on Mahashivaratri. It is said to be the only place where Lord Shankar is offered vermilion. This place has existed since the time of King Maharajas. In ancient times, the work of worship was done here by the tribal king.
This is of mythological importance.Shiva was hidden in this cave, this unique Shivling is the only one in the world.Lord Shiva hid here to avoid Bhasmasura.
It is believed that Shiva was hiding in the mountains and caves here to get rid of Bhasmasura. A tunnel was also prepared to go to Pachmarhi from this place. It is believed that this tunnel still exists today, which opens in Pachmarhi. Shivji went to Pachmarhi by this route Where he was hiding in Jatashankar.
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