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The well is now equipped with multiple taps to allow devotees to easily access water and use it for worship. (News18 Hindi)
A 5,000-year-old well at the Shri Siddhnath Temple in Uttar Pradesh is believed to contain water from 27 rivers
The Shri Siddhnath Temple in Balaich, Uttar Pradesh houses a well believed to be over 5,000 years old. The ancient well is known for its “extraordinary” properties and has attracted widespread attention for its purported source of water from 27 rivers.
The well is both an ancient wonder and an important religious site. During Shivaratri and Sawan, devotees gather at the Shri Siddhnath temple to perform Jalabhishek, a ritual to worship Lord Shiva in the form of Lord Shiva.
The water from this well is revered for its magical qualities and locals believe it can grant the wishes of devotees. Shri Ravi Giri Maharaj told News18, “The water from this well is considered pure as it comes from 27 different rivers. This unique property gives the water sacred properties, making it highly valued during religious events. Many devotees even take this water home for personal rituals.
To protect the sanctity of the well, a dedicated area has been dedicated above the well for the statues of Lord Krishna and Radha. The well is now equipped with multiple taps to allow devotees to easily access water and use it for worship.
The well at Shri Siddhnath Temple is part of a wider tradition in Uttar Pradesh, where there are many wells and customer Full of local legends and spiritual significance.
