India is considered to be the land of miracles and mysteries. Here every state, every village and every temple contain some story, mystery or miracle within itself. One such wonderful story is related to a temple in Madhya Pradesh, where a centuries -old pitcher is kept, which is a secret about which science has not been solved till date. It is believed that millions of liters of water has been poured in this pitcher so far, but it has not been filled till date. Yes, neither the water comes out, nor does there be any extraction in it, but as soon as a devotee pour water in it, he gets into it in the blink of an eye.
Where is this mysterious temple?
This miraculous pitcher is kept in an ancient Shiva temple located in Bandhavgarh area of Umaria district of Madhya Pradesh. Although Bandhavgarh is known for its tiger reserve, this place is very important from religious point of view. This ancient temple, situated in the middle of the forests, has a wonderful confluence of faith and mystery.
What is the specialty of this pitcher?
This ancient pitcher made of stone located in the temple remains a matter of discussion between devotees and tourists due to its mysterious nature. Its major features:
The pitcher has been kept there for centuries and has never been filled till date.
No matter how much water is added to it, it immediately gets inside.
No drainage system has been found below it.
Local people believe that this pitcher is connected to the Hades, and that is why the water poured into it is absorbed inside the ground.
Faith of faith
This pitcher is not only a mystery, but also the center of faith of millions of devotees. People believe that by offering water in it, their wishes are fulfilled. Especially on Mahashivratri, Sawan and Amavasya, huge crowds throng here. Devotees first perform Jalabhishek on Shivling, then offer water to this pitcher.
Scientific outlook
So far, scientific teams have investigated this pitcher many times, but no technical reason has been confirmed. Neither a pipeline was found, nor any leak. This has deepened this mystery. It remains an unresolved puzzle even today.
