“Is Shiva Linga ka koi ant nahi hai”: I visited Ravana’s birthplace in Uttar Pradesh and uncovered a mystery no one can explain
etimes.in / May 01, 2026, 08:08 (IST)
Discover the Ravana Janmabhoomi Mandir in Bisrakh, Uttar Pradesh, believed to be the birthplace of Ravana. This unique temple worships a mysterious, self-manifested Shiva Linga, said to be over 30 feet deep. Unlike the rest of India, Dussehra here is a time of mourning and prayer for Ravana's soul, reflecting a complex view of the epic character.