World's Largest Shivling Installed at Virat Ramayan Temple in Motihari

• The world's largest Shivling was successfully installed at the Virat Ramayan Temple in Motihari, Bihar.
• Chief Minister Nitish Kumar and Deputy Chief Minister Samrat Choudhary attended the installation ceremony and performed worship.
• Two massive cranes (700-ton and 500-ton capacity) were used to lift and place the 210-ton, 33-foot-long Shivling.
• The Shivling, named Sahastra Lingam for its 1008 smaller Shivlings, was crafted in Mahabalipuram, Tamil Nadu, and transported over 45 days.
• The Virat Ramayan Temple, a dream project, is expected to be completed by 2030, boosting religious tourism and local employment.

Why It Matters: The world's largest Shivling was installed in Motihari's Virat Ramayan Temple, marking a significant religious and tourism milestone.