Bhooteshwarnath
Bhuteshwarnath (or Bhooteshwarnath) (भूतेश्वरनाथ महादेव) also known as Bhakurra Mahadeva (भकुर्रा महादेव) is a temple of Lord Shiva, situated near Maroda Village of Gariaband district. It is in the middle of the Gariaband Forests. It is the largest natural Shivlinga (Lingam) in the world.
| Bhuteshwarnath Mahadeva Temple | |
|---|---|
| Religion | |
| Affiliation | Hinduism |
| District | Gariaband district |
| Deity | Shiva (Mahadeva) |
| Festivals | Mahashivratri, Sawan |
| Location | |
| State | Chhattisgarh |
| Country | India |
| Geographic coordinates | 20.608359°N 82.045487°E |
The Shivlinga is increasing in size, the devotees who visit here every year tell that the Shivlinga was small in size but now it's very huge. Government officials measure the size of Shivlinga every year.
Every year on Mahashivratri and on Mondays of Sawan month people with Holy Water from Mahanadi River, Rajim (Kanwar Yatra) arrive here. In Chhattisgarh like "Dwadas Jyotirling", it is recognized as "Ardhnarishwara Shivlinga".
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