In the Baghou village of Sambhal district, Uttar Pradesh, the administration demolished an illegally built shrine on government ‘usar’ land using bulldozers. During this encroachment removal operation near the Khedeshwar Mahadev temple, the District Magistrate and Superintendent of Police were present at the site with a heavy police force.
Khedeshwar Mahadev temple
The Khedeshwar Mahadev Temple is a historic Hindu shrine dedicated to Lord Shiva, located in the village of Khed in Maharashtra, India. Believed to date back several centuries, the temple is renowned for its unique architecture and the presence of a naturally formed Shiva lingam. It holds significant religious importance for devotees, especially during the festival of Mahashivratri, when large crowds gather for worship.