Mittheswarnath Shiv Temple, Hindu temple in Chunabhatti, Darbhanga District, Bihar, India
Mittheswarnath Shiv Temple is a Hindu shrine in Chunabhatti, Darbhanga District, Bihar, standing as a structured building with a sanctum that houses a Shivling, Nandi statue, and Ganesha idols. The complex includes a renovated courtyard from 2016, two memorial structures, and a Tulsi Square for visitors to walk through.
The shrine was built in March 1949 by a British architect and founded by Mitthu Mistri Thakur, who led it until his death in 1982. His descendants have continued to care for and manage the temple since then.
The temple draws locals and pilgrims during the festivals of Maha Shivaratri, Shraavana, Naga Panchami, and Kartik Purnima, when people gather to pray and perform religious ceremonies. These occasions bring the community together and fill the space with activity and devotion.
The site is best visited during daylight when interior structures and statues are clearly visible. Visitors should prepare for walking and wear respectful clothing, as this is an active place of worship.
According to local accounts, a mysterious sage once visited Mitthu Mistri Thakur and vanished after suggesting the temple location. This story remains part of the local memory about how the site came to be.
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