Mahadeva emerges after seeing the devotees: the Lord’s temple is submerged in water

Odisha Bhaskar: On the Monday of Shravana month, it is beneficial to visit the Shiva temple and go to places such as Prukha Tirtha. Therefore, during the month of Shravana, the major Shiva temples are crowded with devotees. Many of these ancient temples are visited by devotees from all corners of the country for their mysticism. There is one such such world-famous Shiva temple in Vadodara, Gujarat. The special feature of this temple is that the devotees can see this temple for a short period of time. Of course, after a few hours, Mahadev appears again. Lakhs of devotees throng here every day ton witness this exciting event.

This temple of Lord Shiva is famous as Stambeshwar Temple. It is said that Kumar Kartikeya, the son of Mahadeva, eastablished it while it was located in the ocean. Then, this temple in the middle of the sea is seen by the devotees and once again they are introspected. Then after few hours it is visible again. This remains a great mystery for all.

So it actually happens that the water level of the sea rises twice a day. The water level of the sea rises so much that the temple is submerged in water. Then in the evening, the water level decreases again and the temple is visible. Such incidents are seen every morning and evening. However, devotees have given many forms to the phenomenon of the temple sinking in the sea and being seen every day.  Devotees believe that the sea anoints Lord Shiva every day.

When the water level in the sea rises, the entry of devotees into the temple is prohibited for that time. In the Rudra Sanhita of the Oshka Purana and the Shiva Purana, there is a reference to Stambeshwar Tirtha. After performing severe austerities, the demon Tadakasur obtained a blessing from Shiva that only Shiva’s son could defeat him. Later, Kumar Karthikeya sealed Tadakasur in just 6 days to save the people from the flood of Tadakasur. Later Karthikeya built this temple at that place.