Gariaband bhuteshwarnath temple: In the holy month of Sawan, the devotees are immersed in devotion to Lord Shiva. During this time, there is a influx of devotees in the pagoda across the country. On the month of Savan, Samewar has different importance.
Devotees reach the pagoda on Monday and are absorbed in Shiva Bhakti.
There are many temples across the country, which also surprise. One such temple is the temple of Bhuteshwarnath located in Gariaband district of Chhattisgarh, which is unique. Let’s know about this temple on the occasion of Sawan Monday…
Ardhanarishwar Shivling is not only naturally built in the temple of Bhuteshwar Nath located in Gariaband district of Chhattisgarh, but its size increases every year. This miracle deepens their faith along with surprising the devotees.
This huge Shivalinga sits in Maroda village, located between dense forests and hills, just 3 km from Gariaband district headquarters, also known as Bhuteshwar Nath or Bhakurra.
Shivalinga is worshiped in the form of Ardhanarishwar
According to the official website of the Government of Chhattisgarh, this Shivling is worshiped in the form of Ardhanarishwar. While many temples of the country are small in the size of the Shivling, Bhuteshwar Nath Shivling is increasing in size every year. This unique miracle deals with the devotees even more.
What is its story?
There is also a legend about the temple. It is said that the area was said to be surrounded by dense forests about 30 years ago. The villagers around the village of Maroda used to hear the sound of bulls with a small mound. In Chhattisgarhi language, ‘Hunkar’ is called ‘Bhakurra’, which led to the name of this Shivling.
When the villagers approached the mound, there is no animal there. Gradually, the villagers felicitated faith in this mound and they started worshiping it as the form of Lord Shiva. Today, the same small mound has become a huge Shivling 80 feet high, which is growing every year.
Devotees reach Sawan and Mahashivaratri
Thousands of Kanwariyas travel hiking on Monday and Mahashivaratri of Sawan and reach this temple for darshan. This journey passing through dense forests and hills deepen the reverence of devotees. Every year the number of devotees is increasing, because people consider the increasing size of this Shivling to be a miracle. The natural beauty and calm atmosphere around the temple immerse devotees into devotion.
Regarding the Bhuteshwar Nath temple, the local people believe that this Shivling has the power of Ardhanarishwar form, which shows the balance of Shiva and Shakti. Devotees believe that visiting here fulfills desires and gives happiness and peace in life.
The discovery of the temple and its growing size has also made it a matter of curiosity for scientists and researchers. According to beliefs, water waves near Shivling have also been seen many times.
Devotees please to Lord Shiva by offering Belpatra, milk and water in the Bhuteshwar Nath temple in Sawan month. The echo of hymns and chanting is heard in the temple premises. Local administration and villagers together collect facilities for the devotees, so that their journey is pleasant.