Dugdheshwar Mahadev: The King of Patala and its Ujjain Mahakal Connection

• Dugdheshwar Mahadev Temple in Deoria, Uttar Pradesh, is thousands of years old and holds deep spiritual significance.
• The Shiva Lingam, known as Chandaling avatar, is unique and located 15 feet below ground, earning it the title 'King of Patala'.
• Believed to be a sub-form of Ujjain's Mahakal, visiting Dugdheshwar Mahadev offers merit equivalent to visiting a Jyotirlinga.
• The temple's origin story involves a cowherd discovering the self-manifested Shiva Lingam where his cow regularly gave milk.
• Fairs are held during Shivaratri, Mahashivaratri, and Sawan, with devotees offering milk for wish fulfillment.