700-Year-Old Muzaffarpur Temple's Faith Drowned by Infamy, Future in Danger

• Chaturbhuj Sthan in Muzaffarpur, known as Bihar's oldest red-light area, is home to a 700-year-old sacred temple.
• The Chaturbhuj Temple, dedicated to Lord Vishnu, was established in Shaka Samvat 1354, with an idol found during an excavation.
• A unique bell in the temple complex, spread over 28 Kattha, produces the sound of 'Om' when rung, symbolizing cosmic consciousness.
• Once a revered site for ancestral worship and celebrations, the area's association with courtesan culture post-Mughal era led to its infamy.
• Due to the area's notoriety, the historically significant temple faces neglect, with the priest urging government intervention for preservation.