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It is
one of the famous ancient temples of Bihar, visited by a steady
stream of visitors throughout the year, despite lacking in transport
facilities; and subjected to the vagaries of river Kosi, which
inundates several parts, making the region unfordable. As the Lord
has been mercifully and timely coming to the succor of the
distressed, it is regarded as the beacon light, and source of solace
to the people, living in these parts. The holy linga is said to have
been installed by Rishyasringa, who performed Putrakameshti yaga in
Ayodya for the Santanaprapti of King Dasaratha. This archamurti is
asritaparijata
and showers boons in profusion, if prayed with pure devotion. Barren
women are blessed with children, on ardent prayers lasting for a
certain period with rituals due. This ancient shrine was renovated
by a Bhagalpur merchant spending huge sums of money, realising the
potentialities of the kshetra and the presiding deity.
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