The reason why thousands of people visit the 50 feet deep Lolark Kund in Varanasi

Of all the places in the ancient city, Lolark Kund in Varanasi is very mysterious indeed. It is a small pond of water made ages ago, but what surprises a contemplative visitor is the source of its water supply. So, the Lonark Kund does not get its supply of water from a river, the rain or the sea, but from the underworld known as Paatal Loka in the local language. There is a Shiva Temple attached to the kund which makes it clear its connection with the trident-wielding god.
In the months of Shravana i.e. peak monsoon which is revered among the Hindus for being dear to Lord Shiva and his spouse Devi Parvati, the Lolark Kund Mahadev temple and the kund witnesses a throng of devotees. All of them visiting bearing one desire in their mind and they take a dip in the sacred waters or sprinkle them over their body with the expectancy of getting their wish fulfilled.
So, the next obvious question is–what is the significance of this kund? Well, this is no ordinary kund but one that has been eulogized in the Kashi Khand of Skanda Purana. It is believed that Lord Shiva sent Lord Surya (the Sun) as His emissary to Kashi for spreading vitality and purity among the people. In Lolark Kund, the reflection of the Sun visible to the layman’s eyes is an assurance that His powers are indeed infused in the waters. With the hope of cleansing their sins and begetting an offspring, people take a dip in Lolark Kund almost on a daily basis.
It is a 50-feet deep water tank which can be accessed by taking a series of steps. However, there are good chances of an accidental mishap at the site, and hence, the tank has been covered a bit to keep accidents at bay.