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Know the world's largest Shiva Linga in MP, Bhojeshwar temple (in pics)

New Delhi: Bhojpur is a town of religious and historical mportance in Raisen district of Madhya Pradesh. Not many people know about this town or visit Bhojpur which is at a distance of 35 km

India TV News Desk Updated on: November 09, 2013 7:09 IST



This temple was built by Raja Bhoja in 11th century. It is also known as Bhojeshwar temple,



The temple houses is one of the largest Shiva Linga in the world  5.5 m (18 ft) tall and 2.3 m (7.5 ft) in circumference, which is taller than the one in Brihadeeshwara temple in Tanjavur in South India.


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