Kashi's 2500-Year-Old Tilbhandeshwar Temple: Shivling Grows Annually on Makar Sankranti!

• Shri Tilbhandeshwar Mahadev Mandir in Varanasi is 2500 years old, with connections to the Satya Yuga.
• The Shivling at this temple uniquely grows by a sesame seed's amount every Makar Sankranti.
• Initially, the Shivling grew continuously until the Dwapar Yuga; now it grows annually due to devotees' prayers in Kali Yuga.
• Located 2 km from Kashi Vishwanath Temple, it is dedicated to Lord Shiva and Mata Parvati.
• Maa Sharda performed penance here; visiting the temple is believed to grant blessings and destroy sins.

Why It Matters: Kashi's ancient Tilbhandeshwar Mandir features a unique Shivling that grows annually on Makar Sankranti.