The World’s Tallest Shivling Worth ₹3 Crore Begins Its Journey to Bihar’s Virat Ramayan Temple

A breathtaking engineering and spiritual marvel is on the move. The tallest Shivling ever carved from a single piece of granite has begun its long journey from Tamil Nadu to Bihar, drawing excitement, devotion and plenty of attention across India.

Standing 33 feet tall and weighing a massive 210 tonnes, the monolithic Shivling was crafted in Mahabalipuram after nearly a decade of painstaking work by skilled artisans. To move this gigantic structure, engineers have deployed a 96-wheel hydraulic trailer, specially designed to carry the weight safely across states.

Destination: Virat Ramayan Temple

The Shivling is headed to the upcoming Virat Ramayan Temple in East Champaran, where it will become the main centrepiece once the temple opens to the public. The journey is expected to take 20–25 days, depending on traffic, weather, and the condition of the route.

Officials across multiple states are coordinating to ensure the transport is smooth and delay-free.

A Decade of Craftsmanship

According to reports, artisans carved the Shivling from a single block of granite sourced from Pattikadu near Mahabalipuram. The project cost around ₹3 crore, with immense care given to the symmetry, detailing and stability of the structure.

Along the route, the trailer will make brief stops in several cities. Temporary platforms have been prepared to allow people to offer prayers, and many devotees plan to welcome the Shivling with rituals and small processions. Priests will also be present to perform pujas dedicated to Lord Shiva.

Once installed, it will become India’s largest monolithic granite Shivling ever placed inside a temple. The installation at Chakia is scheduled for early 2026.

Temple Construction Progresses Steadily

The Virat Ramayan Temple, being built by the Mahavir Mandir Trust, is set to become one of the largest temple complexes in the country. Spread across 1080 feet in length and 540 feet in width, the structure will feature 22 shrines, 18 spires, and a 270-foot main spire. The walls will depict scenes from the Ramayana.

Key parts of the temple including the entrance gate, Ganesh Sthal, Singh Dwar, Nandi, and the piling work of the garbhagriha, are already complete.

After the Shivling reaches Bihar, a grand Pran-Pratishtha ceremony will be held, with saints and thousands of devotees expected to gather. The temple is likely to open in phases.

Social Media Reacts: Praise, Doubts & Concerns

The news has set off lively discussions online. While many are celebrating the moment with chants of “Har Har Mahadev” and “Jai Shri Ram”, some users questioned the claim of it being the “tallest.” Several pointed to the 126-foot Shivling in Assam’s Maha Mrityunjay Temple, which is significantly taller.

Others raised environmental concerns, noting that carving a 200-tonne stone often requires large-scale hill cutting, potentially affecting the local ecosystem.

Despite the debates, the arrival of the monolithic Shivling has become a moment of spiritual celebration for many. As it slowly rolls toward Bihar, the journey itself is turning into a nationwide spectacle of devotion, engineering and tradition.