Jaipur's Maleshwar Mahadev Temple: A Shivling That Leans Towards the Sun, Centuries of Mystery

• The ancient Maleshwar Mahadev Temple in Mahar Kalan village, near Jaipur, is known for a Shivling that reportedly leans towards the sun every six months.
• Locals and priests claim the Swayambhu (self-manifested) Shivling shifts direction during Uttarayan and Dakshinayan periods, a phenomenon observed by many.
• Historical inscriptions from 1101 AD on the temple pillars confirm its antiquity, with local legends linking it to King Sahasrabahu and Mahishmati city.
• During Aurangzeb's era, an attack on the temple was thwarted by a sudden bee attack, saving the Shivling, though a Vishnu idol was damaged.
• The temple, located about 40 km from Jaipur, is also a popular monsoon picnic spot with waterfalls, and has served as a filming location for Bollywood movies like 'Karan Arjun' and 'Bhool Bhulaiyaa'.