Bhubaneswar: Breaking News! In a bizarre development, a rumour triggered panic across Orissa and forced the women in the state to throng to Shiva Temples to seek the blessing of Lord Shiva to save their sons.

 

It's not clear from where the rumour started, but it put the state on a high alert (unofficial though). It started as a newborn baby speaks out just after his birth. He stood up, spoke out and asked all parents to worship Lord Shiva to save their sons from any evil. And, he died immediately.

 

Some said it occurred in SCB Medical College, Cuttack. Some said it occurred in Dhenkanal...Puri...Balasore and it goes on... Nobody knows what's happening. They just know one things - visit the Shiva Temple and seek the Lord's blessing by offering prayers, coconut and lighting lamps (diyas).

 

There has been a mad rush among women across all Shiva Temples of the state. The atmosphere looks like 'Mahashivratri' festival. People are concerned, but the vendors are delighted to make good business at the odd hours, as people buy coconut, bananas, incense sticks, ghee diyas and many more stuffs.

 

The coastal districts are witnessing a big buzz with the latest rumour. But it is believed that other parts of the state are also not free from this mad rush among the women to seek Lord Shiva's blessing to save their sons.