The remains of a Shaivite shrine have been unearthed in the Baitarani river near the ancient Siddheshwar Temple in Dasarathpur locality in Jajpur district.
A huge white Shivling and two temples resurfaced on the auspicious Mahashivratri The three ancient structures came into sight during lifting of sand from the middle course of the river, around 200 meters from the Siddheshwar Temple. Huge crowds gathered on banks of the river to see the Shivling and two temples that reportedly had been submerged for years.
As the lingam was visible on Mahashivratri, servitors of the Siddheshwar Temple reached the place by swimming in the water to worship Lord Shiva.Locals said the Siddheshwar Temple is linked with rich heritage and culture.
The servitors have approached the Dasarathpur Tehsildar, who is the trustee of Siddheshwar Temple, requesting him to install the ancient Shivling discovered in the watercourse in premises of the temple for worship.
