Khonhar Nath Temple: Jharkhand's Wondrous Shiva Shrine with East-Facing Arghya

• Khonhar Nath Temple in Garhwa, Jharkhand, is a unique Shiva shrine where water emerges spontaneously from the Shiva Lingam.
• The temple's Shiva Lingam features an east-facing 'arghya', a rare occurrence found only in three places globally, including Mansarovar and Amarnath.
• Known as the 'Temple of Wishes', it attracts thousands of devotees, especially during Mahashivratri and Sawan Mondays, believing all sincere wishes are fulfilled.
• The temple complex also houses a grand 25-foot-tall statue of Lord Parshuram and idols of Saptadevi and Hanuman Ji.
• It exemplifies Hindu-Muslim unity, with the local Muslim community donating land for road construction to facilitate devotee access.