Jabalpur's 75-Foot Shiva Idol: Mahashivratri Draws Millions to Kachnar City

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News18•15-02-2026, 08:38
Jabalpur's 75-Foot Shiva Idol: Mahashivratri Draws Millions to Kachnar City
- •Jabalpur's Kachnar City houses Madhya Pradesh's tallest 75-foot Lord Shiva idol, a major center of faith.
- •The idol was conceived by Arun Tiwari in 2000 after seeing a smaller idol in South India, with construction starting in 2003.
- •Beneath the colossal idol is a unique cave featuring darshan of all 12 Jyotirlingas simultaneously.
- •The site, maintained by expert artisans, becomes a massive pilgrimage spot, especially during Mahashivratri.
- •This Shiva Dham has become a prominent identity of Jabalpur, attracting tourists and fulfilling devotees' wishes.
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