Chandra There is a temple in the middle of the city of Ludhiana in which Lord Bholenath's Swayambhu Shivling has been worshipped since 500 years. It is believed that 500 years ago, where the temple is, the place used to be deserted. Lord Bholenath suddenly appeared here as a stone Shivling and since then the city dwellers came to this temple to offer Prasads and worship the Shivling to fulfill their wishes. W e are talking about Sangla Shivala temple in Ludhiana. One of the city's oldest temples. The care of this temple belongs to the Mahant sect and the first Mahant was Alakh Puri. Currently Mahant Narayan Das is the chief caretaker of this temple. The temple can be reached from Nikkamal Chowk through broad market. Lord Bholenath's Swayambhu Shivling Temple, Ludhiana Hindu temple: A TO Z INDIA ● MAY 2022 ● PAGE 29