Dynamite News Shivling stolen from temple in Dwarka, Devotees shocked; Details here...
The devotees and the priest of this ancient Shiva temple were in for a shock when he found that Shivling was uprooted from its place and stolen along with its base. A must read on Dynamite News:
Devbhumi Dwarka: Ahead of Maha Shivratri, a 'Shivling' was found stolen from a temple in Devbhumi Dwarka district on Tuesday, leaving priest and devotees in utter shock.
The incident occurred at the Shree Bhidbhanjan Bhavaneeshvar Mahadev temple, located on the shore of the Arabian Sea at Kalyanpur and near the famous pilgrimage site of Harsiddhi Mataji temple.
A large-scale search operation to recover it and nab the suspects.
Shock All Around
The priest of this ancient Shiva temple was in for a shock when he found that Shivling was uprooted from its place and stolen along with its base, an official said.
"All other items in the temple were intact in their place," police inspector Akash Barasiya said.
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"The base of the Shivling was found lying on the beach nearby, after which a team of scuba divers was roped in to search the stolen Shivling inside sea water as there is a possibility of it being thrown into it," he said.
Separate teams of the local crime branch, special operations group and local police have been formed along with forensic experts and a dog squad to investigate the case, the police said.
An FIR was registered under section 305 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS) for theft, and a search operation is being carried out, he said.
Maha Shivratri: Significance
Maha Shivratri is an important festival that marks the convergence of Lord Shiva and Shakti.
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Observed on the Chaturdashi Tithi during Krishna Paksha in the month of Magha or Phalguna, Maha Shivratri is celebrated by devotees across India on the same day, despite variations in naming conventions.
Maha Shivratri holds deep spiritual importance, symbolizing devotion, discipline, and the cosmic union of Shiva and Shakti. It is believed that on this night, Lord Shiva performed the Tandava-the divine dance of creation, preservation, and destruction.
Another popular belief is that Maha Shivratri is the night when Lord Shiva and Goddess Parvati were married. Devotees observe this sacred occasion by worshipping Shiva, seeking his blessings for spiritual awakening, prosperity, and inner peace.
Maha Shivratri Vrat Vidhi (Fasting Rituals)
Maha Shivratri is not just a festival; it is an opportunity for spiritual growth, self-discipline, and devotion to Lord Shiva. Observing the fast, performing night-long worship, and seeking divine blessings bring immense spiritual merit. As devotees engage in prayers and meditation, they align themselves with the cosmic energy of Shiva, fostering peace, prosperity, and inner strength.