Rajasthan houses a unique Shivlingam situated in a temple in village Chomu near Jaipur which changes its direction in every six months according to sun. Aakanksha Umath reports…
India is considered as adobe of Gods and Goddesses which houses many beautiful temples. Miracles keep happening in these temples which are far away to be proved scientifically by top scientists and hence faith rules and dominates among the followers.
In the same series, there is a mysterious yet unique temple in village Chomu near Jaipur, Rajasthan which is situated in lap of Aravalli Hills.
Devoted to Lord Siva, the thing which makes this temple exceptional is the unique Shivling.
This Shivling changes its direction in every 6 months according to sun.
Isn’t it unique?
Yes, it is. This thousand year old Maleshwar temple is considered holy and pious as the shivling inside it changes its tilt depending on the sun’s direction. As the Sun keeps on moving in the direction of North and South in six months every year, in the same way, this Shivling also tilts in the direction of the Sun. Due to this miracle, it is a unique Shiva temple in the country.
According to legends, the Shivling got self installed here in the Vikram Samwant 1101. Maharakalan village used to be a part of Mahishmati city. This village was ruled by Mahabali King Sahasrabahu. That is why this temple was named as Maleshwar Mahadev Temple.
Along with the magnificent past, this temple has pristine and incredible environment around for it is surrounded by beautiful mountains. Also, near the temple, there are beautiful water kunds.
How to reach the temple
Nearest railway station for Mahabaleshwar temple is Jaipur. You can take bus from Jaipur for Chomu. It takes just 40 to 50 min to reach Mahabaleshwar temple as it is 40 km away from Jaipur.