Jharia's Ancient Shyam Temple: 65 Years of Eternal Flame, Unique Deities

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News18•18-01-2026, 13:57
Jharia's Ancient Shyam Temple: 65 Years of Eternal Flame, Unique Deities
- •The ancient Shyam Temple in Amlapara, Jharia, Dhanbad, is a unique center of devotion, housing Baba Shyam, Lord Shiva, and three Hanuman idols together.
- •Established 65 years ago by Digambar Murli Sharma, the temple brought Khatu Shyam's devotion to Jharia.
- •An Akhand Jyot (eternal flame), brought from Khatu Shyam, Rajasthan, has been burning continuously for 65 years, consuming 500 grams of ghee daily.
- •The temple is unique for having three Hanuman idols in one complex, a feature not found elsewhere in Dhanbad district.
- •A dharamshala named Murli Dham Koyalanchal Dharamshala exists in Khatu Shyam, Rajasthan, honoring the temple's founder, Murli Sharma.
Why It Matters: Jharia's ancient Shyam Temple is a unique spiritual hub with a 65-year-old eternal flame and multiple deities.
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