Pingleswar Mahadev is a revered Hindu deity whose legend and significance hold deep roots in Indian mythology and spirituality. The name Pingleswar Mahadev is derived from the Sanskrit words Pingle meaning ant hill and Ishwar meaning Lord, and Mahadev which translates to Great God, a common epithet for the Hindu deity Shiva. The legend of Pingleswar Mahadev is associated with a sacred ant hill believed to embody the presence of Lord Shiva.According to Hindu mythology, there was once a powerful demon named Pingal who performed severe penance to obtain immortality.