worship of shivlinga

If someone asks you where God resides, the answer is that Shiva is present in the entire creation. Devotees believe that his power is manifested in the Himalayas, rivers, mountains and forests. It is said that he is always present in the minds of those who worship him with devotion. Panchram and Jyotirlinga are very famous. In Kashi region, Shiva is worshiped in the form of Vishwanath. God is worshiped in many forms all over the world.

However, there are many temples dedicated to Kailash Nath in the world. One of the oldest temples among these is the Sripatala Bhogeshwara Swamy Temple located at Kalidindi in Eluru district of Andhra Pradesh. Currently construction work is going on in the temple. According to mythology, this temple was built during the reign of Vengiraja Rajaraja Chola. A farmer of this area was plowing his field when his plow collided with a Shivalinga. It is said that as soon as the plow hit, blood started flowing. This incident happened during the reign of Rajaraja Narendra, son of Rajaraja Chola.

The sound of 'Har-Har' comes in the water of the pond.

According to belief, Shivalinga fell three miles away from Kalidindi. When Shivalinga was seen, it was broken by the ploughshare. The broken Shivalinga was re-installed. Many devotees of the Shivalinga connected in this way still worship in the sanctum sanctorum and keep coming for darshan. Another specialty of this temple is that, if you go near the pond here, the water comes out with the sound of 'Har Har'. At present work is being done on the important walls of the temple.

Devotees are flocking to worship the new Shivalinga.

Another ancient Shivalinga was found during excavation during the restoration work. It is believed that this is the oldest Shivling till date. The news spread throughout the area that the statue of Lord Shiva had been found. A large number of devotees are flocking to have darshan of this Shivalinga. This incident has come to light especially at the time of the upcoming Shivratri festival. The devotees doing special worship of the ancient Shivalinga are very excited.