500-Year-Old Purnia Shiva Temple: Lord Indra Anoints Shivling During Monsoon

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News18•04-02-2026, 17:20
500-Year-Old Purnia Shiva Temple: Lord Indra Anoints Shivling During Monsoon
- •The Baba Purneshwar Nath Shiv Mandir at Ford Company Chowk, Purnia, Bihar, is approximately 500 years old and is known for fulfilling devotees' wishes.
- •The temple complex, also known as Dev Anandalaya, houses idols of Lord Bholenath, Mata Kali, Radha Krishna, and other deities.
- •A unique feature is a hole in the roof above the Shivling, allowing raindrops to fall directly onto it during monsoon, symbolizing Lord Indra's anointing.
- •The temple, along with the Shambukeswari Kali Mandir, was built under the inspiration and guidance of Guru Shambhukanand Maharaj.
- •The Purneshwar Nath Shiv Mandir features a unique Shivling with a grand structure on its roof, depicting Nagdev, Trishul, and Damru, crafted with special artistry.
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