There are many ancient temples in India, but some are particularly notable for their mystery as well as their beauty. Some of these temples have been built overnight. And no one knows exactly how. These temples have existed for centuries and yet are still standing tall and strong. Their pillars, designs and walls remain unbroken and untouched by time. Each one hides a unique story that continues to fascinate people even today.
Govind Dev Ji Temple – A Work Left Unfinished Before Sunrise
There is a temple in Uttar Pradesh’s Vrindavan that never appears to be complete if you stay near it. The locals tell that the demons and gods constructed it simultaneously to dedicate to Lord Vishnu. They attempted to complete it before dawn broke, but were unable to do so. As the sun had risen too early, the temple was never completed. That’s why it looks incomplete even now.
Deoghar Temple – The Place Where Lord Shiva Came to Rest and Never Left
In Jharkhand’s Deoghar town, there’s a temple with a tale connected to Ravana. It is believed that he wanted to take Lord Shiva to Lanka. Shiva agreed, but only if the Shivling never touched the ground. Ravana couldn’t hold it forever and had to place it down. The moment it touched the earth, it became fixed and couldn’t be lifted again. That very night, Lord Vishwakarma built a temple around it.
Kakanmath Temple – Balanced Stones No Storm Can Shake
Not far from Morena in Madhya Pradesh, the Kakanmath Temple stands in silence. Built by King Kirti Singh of the Kachhwaha dynasty, it’s believed that spirits of Shiva built it in a single night. Large stones are stacked in a way that seems impossible. No cement, no bindings. Yet nothing moves, even in the strongest winds. How those stones hold together is still a puzzle.
Hathia Deval Temple – A One-Armed Sculptor’s Midnight Creation
In the hills of Uttarakhand’s Pithoragarh, there’s a temple known as Hathia Deval. The story goes that a sculptor with only one hand built it all alone in one night. But in his hurry, he placed the base of the Shivling in the wrong direction. Because of that mistake, people don’t worship the Shivling there today.
Bhojeshwar Temple – The Temple That Couldn’t Beat the Sunrise
Bhojeshwar Temple located in Madhya Pradesh’s Bhojpur village, is famed for its giant Shivling sculpted from a single rock. Parmar king Bhoja wanted it to be completed within a single night. But as the morning light came, the work had to stop. And just like that, it stayed unfinished forever.