We must be aware of the famous ๐๐๐ก๐๐ฌ๐ซ๐๐ฅ๐ข๐ง๐ ๐ pilgrimage in Sirsi,ย Karnatakaย but did you know that there is another Sahasralinga inย Cambodiaย too?
Yes, you read that correct! ๐คฉ
Siem Reap,city in Cambodia is the place where you can witness Sahasralinga.
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Yes, you read that correct! ๐คฉ
Siem Reap,city in Cambodia is the place where you can witness Sahasralinga.
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1๏ธโฃ Sahasralinga, Karnataka
The place is known for 1000 Shivalingas that are carved on the rocks along the banks of the Shalmala, in the town of sirsi.
As far asย history, there 1000 lingas were installed by the ruler Sadashivaraya of the Vijayanagar Kingdom b/w 1678 & 1718.
The place is known for 1000 Shivalingas that are carved on the rocks along the banks of the Shalmala, in the town of sirsi.
As far asย history, there 1000 lingas were installed by the ruler Sadashivaraya of the Vijayanagar Kingdom b/w 1678 & 1718.
The unique thing about these are that each linga features a carving of Nandi, the bull right in front.
The place looks truly mysterious and gorgeous too at the same time when you get to see so many lingas together playing hide and seek with the river waters.
The place looks truly mysterious and gorgeous too at the same time when you get to see so many lingas together playing hide and seek with the river waters.
None of these lingas come in the same shape or size. Given the force of river water, some of these lingas have gone bad and some are dislodged or completely disfigured. Those who wish to witness this miracle it is suggested to visit the place only when the water level is low.
2๏ธโฃ Sahasralinga in Seam Reap, Cambodia
The Cambodian Sahasralinga (also known as Kbal Spean, meaning โthe Head Bridgeโ) was discovered in the year 1969 by Jean Boulbet, an ethnologist. However, because of Cambodian Civil War, the place was out of reach..
The Cambodian Sahasralinga (also known as Kbal Spean, meaning โthe Head Bridgeโ) was discovered in the year 1969 by Jean Boulbet, an ethnologist. However, because of Cambodian Civil War, the place was out of reach..
and it was only after almost 20 years that the place was declared safe to visit. The Cambodian Sahasralinga is about 25 km from Angkor Watt, which is considered the largest Hindu temple outside of India. Also, given its โinto the wildโ status, itโs really difficult to reach.
As far as history, there is no factual update, when these lingas were carved, what was the purpose behind. If locals are to be believed, these lingas are symbols of creative energy. Moreover, they believe that water flowing over lingas will reach paddy fields & make them fertile.
Sources- Google, an article of times of india!
