BINDU SAGAR LAKE
I n India, sacred tanks are associated with different legends. A beautiful water tank one of the largest in Bhubaneswar has a story associated with it. The local tradition maintains that the water of this holy lake has been sanctified by all the holy rivers which ultimately took the shape of a huge water body...Bindu that's how the reference has been made. Local tradition also has reference to the association of the lake to Lord Shiva and his consort Goddess Parvati. Lord Shiva and Parvati after their marriage came to the holy land of Varanasi. With the passage of time as the city got more and more populated, the Lord asked Devi Parvati to find another place that is peaceful. Parvati came to Ekamrashetra as the holy land of Kalinga was known back then. When Parvati found out the holy land the place was already ruled by two demons Kirti and Vasa. When the demons saw Parvati both of them fall in love with her. The Goddesses then asked both of them to help her have a tour of t...