Early times Report
Samba, Oct 19: Shri 108 Mahant Govind Giri Ji Maharaj (Naga Baba), Sole Trustee of Bijli Mahadev Trust, Nihalki, Samba, laid foundation stone of 8thJyotirlinga Temple of Shri Nagnath ji (Temple of Lord Shiva) on 18th of October, 2018 at 11.30 a.m. at Nihalki, Sarore, Bari-Brahmana District Samba. The 8th Jyotirlinga will be the first temple in North India. This Jyotirlinga holds special significance as it symbolizes protection from all types of poison. It is believed that those who worship at this temple become free of all poisons. According to the Shiva Purana, a Shiva devotee by the name Supriya was captured by the demon Daaruka. The demon imprisoned her with several others in his capital Daarukavana.
Supriya advised all prisoners to chant "Aum Namaha Shivaya" which enraged Daaruka who ran to kill Supriya. Lord Shiva manifested in front of the demon and put an end to him. Thus, the Nageshwar Jyotirlinga came into being. It will be the same Jyotirlinga which is located in Gurjrat. |
