There are various things that are even impossible for science to explain. Indian temples, known for their rich history, are steeped in mysterious legends and folklore.
Here are five of the most mysterious temples in India:
Stambheshwar Mahadev Shrine
Stambheshwar Mahadev Shrine is known as the disappearing temple of Gujarat and is located at the Bay of Cambay on the beaches of Jambusar city. It is about 150 years old and there is nothing remarkably special about the temple, until the high tide arrives here. During this time, the temple is completely submerged under water and disappears from sight and reemerges once the tide passes. The devotees usually make their offerings during the morning when the tide is low and stay late into the evening to watch the temple slowly go down.
Kadu Malleshwara Temple
Kadu Malleshwara Temple was constructed in the year 1997. During construction the workers found another temple of ‘Nandi’. When they further dug in, a small pool of water was found inside the temple and even the Nandi idol released clean water from its mouth. The source of the water still remains a mystery.
Brihadeeswar Temple
Brihadeeswar Temple is renowned for its architectural beauty and is located in Thanjavur, Tamil Nadu. The temple is carved out of pure granite which is astonishing in itself as there were no granite sources found anywhere within 60Kms of the temple. How they managed to mount it in place has only theoretical explanations so far.
Lepakshi Temple
Lepakshi Temple is located in Anantapur district of Andhra Pradesh, and is famous for its ‘Hanging Pillar’. Among 70 structured carved pillars, one does not touch the ground. Devotees also regularly pass thin objects like clothes or papers from under the pillar to test the theory. They believe that in doing so it would bring them prosperity. It is really amazing how the weight of the pillar could be supported without it touching the ground.
Anantha Padmanabha Swamy Temple
Anantha Padmanabha Swamy Temple is a Hindu temple located in Thiruvananthapuram, India. The temple has seven secret vaults. The committee overseeing the temple has opened 6 of those vaults unveiling ornaments of gold estimated to be worth over 22 billion dollars. Now the 7th vault has steel doors with no latches or bolts. It has carvings depicting 2 cobras which are opened by a secret chant. It is considered both a mystery and highly dangerous.
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