God’s anointing is done with vermilion – Photo: Amar Ujala Expansion The festival of Mahashivaratri is celebrated with great pomp across the country. From Itarsi Tehsil of Narmadapuram district 233 km away from Satpura The place situated in the middle of the dense plains, which is known by the name of Tilak Sindoor. There is an ancient temple of Lord Shiva here. This temple has its own special place in the world. Here water, milk etc. are offered on the Shivling, along with it there is a tradition of offering vermilion. Please tell that by applying tilak of vermilion to Shivling, it got its name Tilak vermilion. Mythological belief is that at this place Lord Ganesha killed a demon named Sindoori and anointed Lord Shiva with its vermilion blood. Since then, Lord Shiva is anointed here with vermilion. 0567 Film actor Govinda’s mother asked for a wish… Whatever wishes are made by offering vermilion to Lord Shiva here, it gets fulfilled. Are. Film actor Govinda’s mother also wished for his success here. At this place people take a bath in Mansi Ganga and worship God. , A five-day fair is organized… A five-day fair is organized every year at Tilak Sindoor on the occasion of Mahashivratri. Lakhs of devotees from all over the state come here to visit Lord Bholenath. It is said that this is the only place in the whole country where vermilion is offered to Lord Shankar. The existence of this place dates back to the time of the kings and emperors. In ancient times, the work of worship was done here by the tribal king. ,