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World's Largest Shivling Installed in Bihar
A very big Shivling, which is the largest in the world, was put in a temple in Bihar.
It is 33 feet tall and 33 feet around, and it weighs a lot.
The temple is called the Virat Ramayana Temple and has many other temples and tall towers.
Many important people and religious leaders were there for the special event.
The Shivling was made in Tamil Nadu and brought to Bihar.
People are very happy and excited about it, and many are coming to see it.
The world's largest Shivling, measuring 33 feet in height and circumference, was installed in the Virat Ramayana Temple complex in Bihar's East Champaran district.
The Shivling, weighing 200 metric tons, was transported from Mahabalipuram, Tamil Nadu, and reached its destination on January 5, 2026.
The temple complex covers 120 acres and will have 22 temples and 12 spires, with the tallest spire being 270 feet high.
Chief Minister Nitish Kumar, Deputy Chief Ministers, and various religious leaders attended the installation ceremony.
The event was celebrated with enthusiasm by both Hindu and Muslim communities, with special rituals and Vedic chants performed by priests from Haridwar and Patna.
- Who
- Chief Minister Nitish Kumar, Deputy Chief Ministers Samrat Choudhary and Vijay Kumar Sinha, and several other ministers, along with sadhus and saints from various monasteries and temples
- What
- Installation of the world's largest Shivling in the Virat Ramayana Temple complex
- Where
- Kaithwalia, East Champaran, Bihar
- When
- Saturday, January 5, 2026
- Why
- To mark a historic spiritual milestone and celebrate the religious significance of Lord Shiva's manifestation as a Lingam
Key facts
- Location
- Kaithwalia, East Champaran, Bihar
- Height
- 33 feet
- Circumference
- 33 feet
- Weight
- 200 metric tons
- Temple Complex Area
- 120 acres
- Number of Temples
- 22
- Tallest Spire Height
- 270 feet
- Number of Spires
- 12
Quotes
Ramesh Verma
A devotee from Patna
“I never thought I’d witness something like this in my lifetime. The Shivling being lifted, the chanting, it all feels spiritual beyond words”
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Kamla Devi
A devotee from a nearby village
“When the cranes lifted the Shivling and we started chanting, I felt a mix of awe and peace. It was an unforgettable moment”
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Jai Singh
An elderly pilgrim
“I’ve been to many temples, but never thought seeing such a massive Shivling being installed in my own village. I prayed for peace and strength for everyone”
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Priya Sharma
A young visitor
“The energy here is incredible. It’s not just a religious event, it feels like being part of something that will be remembered for years”
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Arun
The truck driver who transported the monolith
“I am proud to have been part of this”
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