Chhattisgarh: Married woman 'sacrifices' tongue to Lord Shiva

 In a shocking incident, a 28-year-old married woman cut off her tongue and 'offered' it to Lord Shiva in Chhattisgarh's Korba district today, police said.

The incident took place this morning at the Shiva temple in Nunera village under Pali development block, located around 60 kms away from Korba district headquarters, a local police official said. "Seema Bai Gond, wife of Firtu Ram Gond, chopped her tongue with a knife in front of the Shivalinga after offering prayers," he said. Gond was rushed to a local hospital after villagers spotted her bleeding in the temple, the official said, adding that the condition of the woman is stable now.

Huge Mahashivratri celebration in Isha Yoga Centre

As per preliminary investigation, the woman sacrificed her tongue over some wish made by her, he said. "However, the exact reason behind the act is yet to be ascertained," the official added. 

Nearly three lakh people gathered in front of 112-foot tall bust of 'Adiyogi' at Isha Yoga Centre on the outskirts of the city for Mahashivaratri celebrations, which ended early this morning.
The celebrations, which began at six PM last evening ended at six AM today, in the presence of Isha Foundation founder, Sadhguru Jaggi Vasudev, interspersed with discourses and meditation sessions.
Renowned singer Sonu Nigam, fusion band Sean Roldan and Friends, vocalist Mohit Chauhan and popular musician Daler Mehndi enthralled the crowd, a Foundation press release said.

Tamil Nadu Governor Banwarilal Purohit, Deputy Chief Minister O Paneerselvam, ministers S P Velumani, Thangamani and Udaykumar and Puducherry Chief Minister V Narayanasamy were among the dignitaries present at the function. During the celebrations a 'Pancha Bhuta Aradhana' a unique opportunity to cleanse the five elements of the body which leads to health and well-being, was conducted, followed by an exuberant Maha Arati, the release said.