Preparations Underway to Restore a Temple Reclaimed by the Wild

Virajpet, Sept. 29: An ancient Shiva Linga has stood steadfast amidst nature for nearly 650 years, braving the cold, rain, heat, and wind. Beside it stands a statue of Basava (Nandi), tilted in alignment with the Linga, appearing as though it is keeping a watchful guard.

For decades, these sacred relics lay abandoned and unnoticed by the world in the forest near Aimangala village, on the outskirts of Virajpet. Over time, as this holy site fell into neglect, travelers on the nearby road faced terrifying experiences, while the village saw its peace disrupted and development stunted.

Indeed, this is not merely a fictional tale; it is the story of a historic and spiritually mysterious site located three kilometers along the Aimangala-Chembebellur road near Virajpet, Kodagu. The story of this ancient Mahadeva temple—which had been neglected and reclaimed by the forest for decades—has now created a stir across the state. The Silence of the Priestly Lineage and a Temple Overrun by the Wild

The situation changed after the daughters of the Brahmin priestly family—who had performed daily worship at the temple for generations—married and settled in other districts. The elderly priest continued to perform rituals until his passing. Subsequently, with no one from the family returning and due to the villagers' neglect, the temple was completely overtaken by the wild. Remarkably, even though the entire temple structure has crumbled into ruin, the Shiva Linga within the sanctum sanctorum remains intact and undamaged—truly a divine miracle.

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