10 mysterious temples that defy logic: Eternal flames, secret chambers, and more

Produced by: Mohsin Shaikh

Kamakhya Temple, Assam

Known for the "bleeding goddess" phenomenon during Ambubachi Mela, symbolizing the goddess's menstruation.

Padmanabhaswamy  Temple, Kerala

Famous for sealed vaults rumored to hold immense wealth, with some chambers still unopened.

Jagannath Temple, Odisha

The flag atop defies the wind, no birds fly over it, and its shadow vanishes at noon. The sea’s waves are inaudible inside the temple.

Kailasa Temple,  Maharashtra

An engineering marvel carved from a single rock, featuring intricate carvings and undeciphered Sanskrit inscriptions.

Veerabhadra Temple,  Andhra Pradesh

Features a hanging pillar that doesn’t touch the ground, verified by passing a cloth beneath it.

Jwalamukhi Temple, Himachal Pradesh

Houses an eternal flame burning without any visible fuel, defying scientific explanation.

Meenakshi Temple,  Tamil Nadu

Known for underground chambers and secret passages, with the only smiling Shiva idol in India.

Stambheshwar Mahadev Temple, Gujarat

Submerges during high tide and reappears during low tide, earning the name "vanishing temple."

Kal Bhairav Nath Temple,  Uttar Pradesh

Devotees offer alcohol to Kal Bhairav, regarded as the guardian deity of Varanasi.

Lingaraja Temple, Odisha

Creates an optical illusion, appearing larger than it is, and houses a self-originated Shivlinga.