Vishalatam Shivling/Shri Bhuteshwarnath Mahadev Gariaband, Chhattisgarh

Bhuteswarnath Temple
Village Maroda is situated amidst dense forests, 3 kilometers away from Gariaband. The world’s largest Shivalinga, given by nature, is situated in an area surrounded by picturesque forests and hills.On one hand, there is news of Mahakal and other Shivlingas getting smaller in size, on the other hand, there is a Shivlinga whose size does not decrease but increases every year. This Shivalinga is naturally formed. Every year on Mahashivratri and Sawan Monday, Kanwarias reach here after long journey. Located in Gariaband district of Chhattisgarh, this Shivalinga is called Bhuteswarnath. Which is also called Bhakurra, like the twelve Jyotirlingas, in Chhattisgarh it is recognized as Ardhanarishwar Shivalinga.

The most amazing fact is that the size of this Shivalinga is continuously increasing every year.

Probably that is why the number of devotees coming here on foot is continuously increasing every year. In Chhattisgarhi language, the sound of hooting is called Bhakurra, hence their name is Bhakurra in Chhattisgarhi.