IIT report: Shivling at Babulnath temple shows wear and tear
The report observed that the Shivling, as well as the Ganesh idol, has undergone excessive wear and tear. The findings clarified that there are no cracks on either of the idols
The IIT-B was appointed to carry out a survey of the Shivling, and determine future course of action. (Express Photo) The management of Babulnath Temple at Walkeshwar has decided to continue with the restrictions it had imposed in February on devotees offering items other than water, flowers and fruits to the three-century-old Shivling. Also, the time of anointing the Shivling will continue to be restricted from 6 am to 12 pm.
This, after a report by IIT-Bombay, submitted earlier this week, observed that the Shivling, as well as the Ganesh idol at the temple, has undergone excessive wear and tear. The findings have also clarified that there are no cracks on either of the idols.
In February, the temple trust had disallowed offerings such as milk, commercial sandalwood essence as well as ‘ittar’ or perfumed liquid, noticing early signs of wear and tear to the idol. At that time, the trust had also decided to limit the offerings to fruits and flowers, and water for anointing.
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