Shivling allegedly stolen from Gujarat temple ahead of Mahashivratri; search operation underway

ANI February 26, 2025 180 views

A significant religious incident has unfolded in Gujarat's Devbhumi Dwarka, where a sacred Shivling was mysteriously stolen from a local temple. Superintendent of Police Nitesh Pandey confirmed that comprehensive search teams, including scuba divers, have been mobilized to locate the missing artifact. The theft occurred just before Mahashivratri, adding intrigue to the case. Authorities are exploring all possible scenarios, including the potential that the Shivling might have been hidden in the sea.

"There is a possibility that someone might have hidden the Shivling in the sea" - Nitesh Pandey, SP
Devbhumi Dwarka, February 26: A 'Shivling' was allegedly stolen from the Shree Bhidbhanjan Bhavaneeshvar Mahadev temple near Harshad Beach in Gujarat's Devbhumi Dwarka on the eve of Mahashivratri, prompting a large-scale search operation, officials said.

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Shivling stolen from Bhidbhanjan Mahadev temple before major Hindu festival

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Scuba divers deployed in search operation

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Police investigating potential sea-based concealment

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Incident occurred in Devbhumi Dwarka region

Superintendent of Police (SP) Nitesh Pandey stated that teams have been deployed to locate the missing 'Shivling', with scuba divers and swimmers brought in to assist, as authorities suspect it may have been hidden in the sea.

"Priest of Bhidbhanjan Bhavaneeshvar Mahadev temple informed police that someone had stolen a 'Shivling' from the temple. Teams have been formed, and an investigation is going on. There is a possibility that someone might have hidden the Shivling in the sea, and hence we have called expert scuba divers and swimmers," Pandey said.

Further investigation is underway.

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Shivling Theft Gujarat Temple Mahashivratri Devbhumi Dwarka Nitesh Pandey Religious Artifact
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