Mystery at Sunasir Nath Dham: Does Lord Indra Still Worship Here?

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News18•19-02-2026, 14:21
Mystery at Sunasir Nath Dham: Does Lord Indra Still Worship Here?
- •Sunasir Nath Dham, a centuries-old Shiva temple in Shahjahanpur, is believed to date back to the Treta Yuga.
- •Legend states King Indra, cursed by Sage Gautam, performed penance here and was freed from his disfigured body by Lord Shiva.
- •The temple's name, Sunasir, is said to mean "to free from the body," commemorating Indra's liberation.
- •A Peepal tree within the premises is believed to embody King Indra's soul, revered by devotees.
- •Locals report hearing strong winds at midnight, yet no leaves stir, leading to the belief that Lord Indra secretly visits to worship Lord Shiva daily.
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