Viral News: India is a land of unmatched natural beauty. There are countless beautiful places here. One such gem is Sahasralinga of Karnataka, which is a famous pilgrimage site in Sirsi city. Famous for its approximately 1,000 intricately carved Shiva Lingas carved into the rocks along the banks of the Shamala River, Sahasralinga attracts devotees from across the country.
This pilgrimage site attracts devotees from all over the country. Recently, a video on Instagram has caught everyone’s attention in which the natural beauty of Sahasralinga and the clean environment around it has been shown.
Sahasralinga’s video went viral
The clip was shared with the caption, ‘A river full of Shivalinga – Sahasralinga, Karnataka. King Sadashiv-Aryavarma had it carved on the rocks on the banks of river Shalmala. Let us tell you that every Linga has its own Nandi. It looks best when the water is low. A divine sight is visible.
still the same today
The video shows the shrine when the water recedes, and the Shivalingas are visible. Garlands and flowers are visible near some lingas. The Linga or the Nandi carvings around it have not been damaged by the force of the river water. There is also a sign at the spot, which warns people to keep the place clean.
Many users on social media platforms were very impressed with this clip. One person said, ‘This place is very beautiful…a divine place full of Shivalinga made on stones. Another user chanted, ‘Har Har Mahadev!’ One user claimed, ‘It is natural, no one has carved it, and these stones are not from this planet. Jai Kaal Bhairav.’ One account warned. The comment read, ‘In a few years, these will disappear.’ Some were already missing.
All about Sahasralinga
According to a Times of India report, the shrine is a popular place for devotees during Maha Shivratri. It is best to visit Sahasralinga when the water level is low, so that the carvings are visible.
