World's Largest Shivling Stranded in Bihar Due to 'Weak Bridge', Installation Delayed

• The world's largest 210-tonne Shivling, destined for Virat Ramayan Mandir in East Champaran, is stranded in Gopalganj, Bihar.
• It is stuck at a check post due to safety concerns over the 'weak' Dumaria Ghat Bridge on the Gandak River, which has cracks.
• The Shivling is loaded on a 106-wheel trailer, weighing 160 tonnes itself, posing a significant challenge for bridge integrity.
• District Magistrate Pawan Kumar Sinha, BRPNNL, and NHAI teams are inspecting the bridge and exploring alternate routes.
• Public safety is prioritized, causing delays in the Shivling's 2,100 km journey from Mahabalipuram for its January 17 installation.

Why It Matters: World's largest Shivling faces delay in Bihar due to weak bridge, raising public safety concerns.