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Story and Location of the Temple 👇🏻 Origin of the Shivlinga 🕉️ Gajasur was an Asura who, after performing intense penance to Lord Brahma, acquired immense power and began terrorizing the three worlds, including the devas and worshippers in Kashi 🚩 To bring an end to the misery caused by Gajasur, Bhagwan Shiv himself came down to Prithavi and after an intense battle killed the Demon by hanging him on the Trishul 🔱 But Bhagwan Shiv paid heed to the humble plea of Gajasur, and wrapped his skin