MysteryShivalingam: Unraveled Secrets of Ujjain's Mahakaleshwar!

The Mahakaleshwar Temple in Ujjain, part of the revered Dwadasha Jyotirlingas, stands in the heart of Madhya Pradesh, a region known for its historical and medieval temples like those at Khajuraho. Among these, the Matangeshwar Temple holds a peculiar mystery that has baffled scientists and devotees alike: its Shivalingam, believed to be alive, grows in size every year.

This phenomenon, where the lingam increases by the size of a sesame seed annually, is particularly marked during the Sharad Purnima of Kartik month. Despite repeated measurements by the Tourism Department officials confirming its growth, the reasons behind this miraculous event remain a scientific enigma.

Legend has it that this Shivalingam houses a divine emerald given by Lord Shiva to Yudhishthir, the eldest of the Pandavas, who in turn passed it to Sage Matanga. It is said that to protect this gem, it was placed deep beneath the Shivalingam, which has since been acknowledged as a living entity, growing just like a human each year. This enigmatic story not only draws thousands of pilgrims but also leaves them awestruck at the power and mysteries of the divine.