The largest natural Shivling (Shivlinga or Shiva Lingam) in the world is located in Bhooteshwarnath Temple in Chhattisgarh, India. Bhooteshwarnath Temple, also known as Bhakurra Mahadeva or Bhuteshwar Mahadev Mandir, is a famous Lord Shiva temple situated amidst the Gariaband Forest near Maroda Village of Gariaband district of Chhattisgarh.
World Largest Shivling that grows every year
Every year, this natural Shivlinga is growing by six to eight inches, which is measured by government officials. On the auspicious occasions of Mahashivratri and Mondays during the Sawan month, devotees from Rajim (Kanwar Yatra) bring Holy Water from the Mahanadi River to this sacred site. In Chhattisgarh, it is referred to as the "Ardhnarishwara Shivlinga," akin to the revered "Dwadas Jyotirling."
Story Behind Bhuteshwarnath
During the time of the Zamindari system centuries ago, it is believed that Shobha Singh, a zamindar residing in Paragaon, Gariaband, engaged in farming activities. Whenever Shobha Singh would visit his farm in the evening, he would hear peculiar sounds coming from a distinct shape near the field - the bellowing of a bull and the roaring of a lion. He shared this experience with the villagers, who also confirmed hearing the same sounds during the evening hours. Despite searching for the bull and the lion, no animals were found, leading to an increased reverence for this mound. Consequently, the local people began to regard this mound as a Shivlinga.
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