The expanding Shivling at Chhattisgarh's Bhooteshwarnath Temple
Located within the forests of Gariaband in Chhattisgarh, the Bhooteshwarnath Temple houses a naturally occurring Shivling. Known locally as Bhakurra, worshippers are convinced that this holy monument increases in size annually. This site serves as a significant spiritual hub, drawing massive numbers of pilgrims throughout the periods of Sawan and Mahashivratri.