Hidden Mumbai Part 3

Here’s how Walkeshwar got its name –
Legend has it that Hindu god, Rama paused at
that spot on his way from Ayodhya to Lanka
in pursuit of the demon king, Ravana who had
kidnapped his wife, Sita. Then Lord Rama was
advised to worship Shiva lingam and he is said
to have constructed the original linga of sand,
since his brother , Lakshman took long to bring
an idol. The name is etymologically derived
from the Sanskrit word for an idol made of sand
-- Valuka Iswar, an Avatar of Shiva.
It is said by whispering in Nandi’s ear, you can
get the message to reach Lord Shiva – but you
need to close his other ear!
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