A heartwarming video has recently surfaced from a temple in Chhattisgarh, showing a bear affectionately hugging a Shivling. The bear appeared to be praying and displaying its reverence towards Lord Shiva. It was captured on camera during the moment when it comfortably wrapped its arms around the Shivling and placed its head gently on the idol.
The video was filmed at the Chandi Mata Mandir of Bagbahara, Chattishgarh.
The video opened to show a Shivling with details of Lord Shiva's face on it. It looked similar to the enchanting Mahakaleshwar Jyotirling in Ujjain, Madhya Pradesh. The animal was seated on the Shivling and seen hugging the idol. The visuals recorded the bear moving its hands on the structure. This suggested it was worshipping Lord Shiva in its way.
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In the video, the bear happily interacted and offered affection to the Shivling. This unexpected and rare moment is being interpreted by many as a sign of divine connection, leading to a surge of spiritual enthusiasm online.
The video has not only delighted animal lovers but has also sparked a renewed sense of devotion among followers of Lord Shiva. Many people are forwarding the video across social media, praising the bear's peaceful interaction with the Shivling and attributing it to the devotion and love of the animal towards Lord Shiva.
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The viral video was posted on Instagram by a user named 'Snapzyy'. It has so far received more than four lakh likes on Instagram. The video capturing the beautiful interaction between the Shivling and the bear has hit more than one million views on the social media platform.
The footage is going viral and it has captured the attention of netizens on Instagram, many of whom have expressed their awe in the comments by chanting "Har Har Mahadev". They also reflected on Lord Shiva's 'Pashupati Nath' (Protector and Lord of animals) form after watching the footage.
