Vrihdheshwar Mandir/Budha Mahadev Mandir Ratanpur Chhattisgarh
Budha Mahadev in Ratanpur, water mysteriously disappears
Vriddheshwarnath Mahadev is in Ratanpur, about 30 kilometers from Nyayadhani. Who is known as Budha Mahadev. In the month of Shravan, a large number of devotees come to offer water to Lord Bholenath. This is the most unique temple. The special thing is that till now no one has been able to know the secret of where the water offered on this Shivalinga goes. There is a description of Lord Vriddheshwarnath Mahadev in Shivmahapuran. Shiva temple situated in Ratanpur is mentioned in Shivmahapuran. The priest and astrologer Pandit of Kaljayi temple is also a devotee of Lord Vriddheshwarnath Mahadev. He says that Ratanpur, the city of Mother Mahamaya, was also known as Lahuri Kashi in ancient times due to the abundance of Shiva temples.
Vridheshwarnath Mahadev is established here just below Ramtekri. According to folk belief, it is also called Budha Mahadev. The Shivalinga established in Vriddheshwarnath Mahadev temple is self-sufficient. The shape of Lord Shivalinga located in the sanctum sanctorum of the temple is awe-inspiring. When you look at the water at the bottom of the earthly Shivalinga, it appears as if the Milky Way is contained in it. The special thing is that the water offered in Shivling does not come up and the level of water inside the Shivling remains the same. No one has been able to understand the mystery of where the water offered to this Shivalinga goes.
Due to the deep faith among the people, a crowd of devotees gather to have darshan of Lord Shiva on Mahashivratri after the month of Sawan. 3 Vriddheshwarnath Temple is a very ancient temple. This temple was renovated by King Ratnadeva in 1050 AD. There are many legends regarding this temple. Let us tell you that devotees from far and wide come here to offer water for the entire month of Sawan. There are many pagodas in this area.