Unique Shiva temple where crabs are offered on Shivling
By the way, we all offer many things on Lord Shiva, but have you ever seen a Shiva temple in which crabs are offered on Lord Shiva. Yes, you read absolutely right, here, devotees of Lord Shiva offer crab to Lord Shiva on fulfilling their wishes, as well as here to get rid of ear pain and disease, crab is offered to Lord Shiva. It is believed that the ear pain of the children or any ear problems related to the ear ends by offering crab on Shiva here.
This unique Shiva temple is in Surat city of Gujarat. This temple is known as Rundhanath Mahadev, while a name of this temple is also Ramnath Shiva Ghela Temple. It is believed that this temple was built by Shri Ram himself. There is an influx of devotees throughout the year, but the day of Makar Sankranti is special when devotees who fulfill their wishes here offer crab on Shiva.
Legendary recognition behind crab offer in temple
The tradition of offering crabs in the temple has been going on for centuries. There is a unique tradition to offer God here, there is a mythological belief behind this tradition. It is believed that this temple was built by Shri Ram, then there used to be a sea here. When Shri Ram ji came out in exile, a crab was coming from the sea again and again on his feet, then Shri Ram blessed him that whoever offers you in this temple will fulfill all his wishes, since then this tradition has been going on. It is said that Lord Rama worshiped Shiva during his exile.
No damage is transported to crabs here
The crabs offered in the temple are collected by the authority itself and after offering them, they are collected again and left in the sea.
Crabs offer crab on completion of vow
Devotees believe that the diseases of the people who come here are cured. At the same time, the problems related to the ear and the ear pain of children also provides relief here. People who have got rest from coming here or their vow have been fulfilled, they come here and offer crabs on Makar Sankranti.
Another unique tradition
This temple is known for another unique tradition. There is a crematorium near this temple where people worship for the soul of their dear people. At the same time, his favorite things are also offered. This place is connected to the temple’s yard, where his loved ones offer the favorite things of the dead, even if it is bidi, cigarette, alcohol. It is believed that by doing this, the soul of the deceased gets peace.