Khargone's 375-Year-Old Siddhnath Mahadev Temple: Rare Shayan Darshan on Mahashivratri

• Khargone's Shri Siddhnath Mahadev Temple, established in 1651 by the Malliwal family, is a 375-year-old center of faith.
• On Mahashivratri, devotees get a unique 'Shayan Darshan' (sleeping posture) of Baba Siddhnath Mahadev only once a year at midnight.
• Temple gates open at 3 AM for special Shringar Aarti during Brahma Muhurta, followed by Abhishek and puja throughout the day.
• Baba is adorned as a groom in the evening, with a Maha Aarti at 8:30 PM, followed by Sabudana Khichdi prasad distribution.
• A Chaupar board is laid out nightly, believed to be used by Lord Shiva and Mata Parvati; the Shivling is uniquely installed on a snake's samadhi.