The temple of Sangameshwar Mahadev in Banswara, Rajasthan has been submerged in water. More than half of the temple is submerged in water. Bholenath’s Shivling is also under water. However, devotees still go to the temple to worship. On Monday also, many devotees came by boat to worship Lord Shiva. These people reached the roof of the temple directly by boat and performed the aarti of Lord Shiva in the temple surrounded by water. Due to continuous rain in Rajasthan, most places are getting waterlogged. Due to this, the water level of all the rivers in Banswara has also increased.
Sangameshwar Mahadev Temple is built near the Gujarat border on the border of Banswara and Dungarpur districts. This temple is built at the confluence of three rivers (Mahi, Anas and Jakham). This ancient temple has great religious significance. This temple is in the foothills near Bedua village, about 5 km from Anandpuri in Banswara and 3 km from Chikhali in Dungarpur. The temple is believed to be about 200 years old.
The temple remains submerged in water for eight months
Sangameshwar Mahadev temple remains submerged in water for eight months. This area of Banswara falls in the submerged area of the dam built on the Mahi river. This is the reason why this temple remains submerged in water. You can visit here when the water level is less than 400 feet. However, in the month of Sawan, devotees reach here by boat.
Damage due to heavy rains in Rajasthan
Many districts of Rajasthan have been flooded due to heavy rains. People are facing problems due to this. All schools and colleges have been closed for two days in Jaipur. Chandna village of Jalore has turned into an island amidst the strong flow of rivers from all sides. Due to which the connection with the district headquarters has been completely cut off. Many villages in the tribal area of Udaipur have been submerged in water. Many villages have lost contact. Life has been disrupted due to torrential rains in Sikar. Many vehicles including police vehicles have drowned. The police post has also been filled with water. Despite the strong current on the bridge of Kali Sindh river of Gagron near Jhalawar, the car driver tried to cross the bridge. During this, the car got washed away. There were four people in the car. The administration pulled out the car with the help of a crane. The bodies of two people have been found from the car. Two people are missing, whose search is going on.