Maha Shivratri 2026: Bardhaman's Colossal 'Mota Shiv' Unearthed, 1700-Year-Old Mystery!

• Bardhaman's Alamganj houses one of Rarh Bengal's largest Shivlings, standing 6 feet tall and weighing over 13 tons.
• Known as 'Mota Shiv' or 'Buro Shiv', its Gouripatt has an 18-foot circumference, making it impossible to embrace with two hands.
• Discovered in 1972 during pond digging, this colossal black stone Shivling is believed to be 1600-1700 years old.
• Emperor Kanishka is said to have worshipped this Shivling, though its journey to Alamganj remains a subject of debate.
• During Shivratri and Shravan, thousands of devotees flock to Bardhamaneshwar Temple; this year, smaller sound systems are used due to exams.