Places Seen Only Once a Year
Manikaran Sahib Shivling
Once a year, a natural Shivling emerges in hot springs at Manikaran. Pilgrims gather in awe to witness this rare spiritual and geological event.
Chidambaram Nataraja Secret Path
The hidden path to the Chidambara Rahasya opens only once during Mahashivratri, revealing sacred ground few get to walk on.
Talakad
A submerged temple town buried in sand reveals parts of its ancient temples once a year when water levels dip during certain lunar phases.
Kurukshetra’s Sannihit Sarovar
The sacred pond is believed to contain the essence of all holy rivers, and its spiritual access peaks during the solar eclipse once a year.
Baranti Island
An island in the Baranti Lake appears only in the dry season, forming a walkable patch of land that vanishes once the monsoon floods return.
Indrahar Glacier Route
The glacier trail opens only briefly each year when snow melts, revealing a trekking path that disappears again during early winter.
Baba Harbhajan Mandir Route
The ghost soldier’s shrine becomes accessible only a few days each year due to heavy snow, drawing soldiers and travelers in reverence.