Mysterious Colour-Changing Shivlings: 900-Year-Old Temple's Enduring Faith
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Moneycontrol•07-01-2026, 17:08
Mysterious Colour-Changing Shivlings: 900-Year-Old Temple's Enduring Faith
- •Uttar Pradesh's Choksi Nath Temple houses two ancient, naturally joined Shivlings known for miraculously changing colours (blue, brown, black).
- •The 900-year-old temple has been protected and served by the same family for nine generations, tracing back to Pandit Sukhlal.
- •Devotees believe immersing the Shivlings in water during drought pleases Lord Indra, bringing rain and saving the region from distress.
- •Having darshan of Mahadev here is believed to fulfill wishes and protect the region from calamities.
- •A grand fair is held on Amavasya, attracting thousands from Uttar Pradesh, Bihar, and surrounding areas, seeking blessings from Bholenath.
Why It Matters: A 900-year-old UP temple with mysterious colour-changing Shivlings thrives on unbroken faith.
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