India is a devotional country. It is well known for its traditions, culture and mysteries. The most famous and attractive thing about india is its temples. There are more than 2 million temples in india. All of them have some positive energy but some of them also have some mysteries hidden in it . People believes that these mysteries are miracles of god . But a question arises "IS THERE ANY SCIENCE BEHIND IT?"
Now, We will have a look at some myths which have a scientific reason behind it.
1. MEHANDIPUR BALAJI TEMPLE
Mystery of exorcism : This temple is situated in Dausa district of Rajasthan, dedicated to lord hanuman . Many devotees believe that this place is bestowed with magical powers and hence this pilgrimage site stands to witness thousands of devotees flocking every day to get exorcised find relief from Black Magic. It is believed to provide the best counter-curse to weld off ghosts and evil spirits.The legend which follows this temple speaks of a divine power and it is believed that the idol which is worshipped here had appeared on its own. The legend also speaks of divine power which circumambience's the temple. It is believed that this power has ability to cure people who have been affected by evil spirits and helps them to free from the clutches of black magic.
What do you think? Is it true?
SCIENCE: So after looking at the popularity of this temple which is challenging science many studies took place to solve this mystery, to find out is this ghost or something else. So the studies proves that 92% population who visit there to cure themselves are suffering from psychiatric ailments as against physical problems. Our mind will believe on the things which we want it to believe on, similarly on visiting this temple these psychiatric patients believes that they will get cured and that's what exactly happens. Other reason is these patients were hit hard on the iron wall which affect there brain and cure them . Studies also shows that most of the patients were illiterate. These cures are just psychological. And they are not giving 100% guarantee to cure everyone.
Generally devotees ring the bells of temples to infrom their presence to the god . They consider it as a sound which welcomes divinity and dispels evil.
SCIENCE: Bells of temple is not an ordinary metal . It is a mixture of cadmium, lead, copper, zinc , nickel, chromium, magnesium... etc. The most important thing is , these metals are mixed in a perfect proportion. The bell produce a sharp sound which last atleast for 7 seconds as an echo. This sound actives our left and right brain parts and 7 chakras of our body. Temple bells are also a sign of peace and freedom. The sound of bells will make your brain active and remove all the thoughts for some time which gives peace. And this is why we feel very calm, positive and peaceful in the temples.
3.NAGANATHASWAMY TEMPLE
Sri Naganathaswamy Temple or Rahu Sthalam is one of the 9 Navagraha temples located near Kumbakonam, Tamil Nadu and is dedicated to Rahu. A unique feature of this temple is that during milk abhishekam, the milk when poured over the idol, turns blue which is clearly visible. However, once the milk after being poured on Shiva linga, falls on the floor, it turns back to its original color. According to legends, once Rahu was cursed by a sage and to seek relief from the curse, he fervently prayed to Lord Shiva along with his consorts. On the auspicious Shivratri, Lord Shiva appeared before Rahu and blessed him to overcome the sage’s curse. Therefore, in this temple, Rahu is depicted with his consorts. He is known to be the lord of the serpents and here, he has a human head.
SCIENCE: The deity must be made of Blue sapphire or Amethyst that gives a feeling of being black as light is not passing through, but when the white milk is poured over and light passes through then the certain color of the stone is revealed. The milk actually appears blue and not turns blue.
4. DEVJI MAHARAJ TEMPLE
Bhoot mela:Devji Maharaj Mandir in Madhya Pradesh is known for its monthly Bhoot Mela (ghost fair)! Each month, on the full moon day, people from across the country come here to get rid of evil spirits residing in their bodies. The common practice here to get rid of devils is lighting camphor tablets on bare palms. People believe that this scares the evil spirit residing in the body and it leaves the body. One can also see priests beating people with brooms in the name of getting rid of evil spirits and people acting weird or running around for no reason is a common sight here.
SCIENCE: There is a branch of psychology called ‘Parapsychology’ that uses a person’s spiritual, religious or cultural context, and tailors the therapy accordingly. So it may incorporate metaphors and examples from your religious texts or cultural practices but it maintains that you are in charge.
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