Which are the world's largest Shivlings?

Know the stories behind 18 feet high and 51 lakh Rudraksha-Shivlings

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Chhattisgarh 16-Jun-2022

Shiva is everything & everything is Shiva. For a devotee every breath is Shiva.  For all the devotees out there, we have something to share about Lord Shiva. You all must know that In India, a country of Gods, here 12 sacred Jyotirlingas of Lord Shiva are located in different parts of the country where lakhs of devotees come to have Lord’s blessings. It is said that only by visiting these Jyotirlinga a person gets freedom from all his sins. That's why today we will tell you about some such Shivling which is the largest and huge in the world.   

Ardhanarishwar Shivling 

The belief of this Shivling located in Chhattisgarh is similar to that of Jyotirlinga. Bhuteshwar Mahadev is an Ardhanarishvara natural Shivling situated in Gariaband district of Chhattisgarh which is situated in the dense forests of Gariaband. It is believed that the size of this Shivling is evolving every year. It is said that when this Shivling appeared from the ground, it was very small. But gradually increasing its length and width, at present its height has reached 18 feet and roundness has reached 20 feet.  

Shivling made up of 51 lakh Rudraksha: 

Shivling in Junagadh Gujarat is the world's tallest Rudraksha Shivling. This rechighest Rudraksha Shivling in the world was in Jodhpur district of Rajasthan, whose height is 33 feet. This Shivling is made from 51 lakh Rudraksh. On having the glimpse of the Shivling from a distance, it is tough to recognise that it is made up of Rudraksh, as you move closer its grandeur is visible.

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