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Son Runs 50 Km Daily to Visit 12 Jyotirlingas After Mother Defeats Death
- •Nineteen-year-old Monu Meturbala from Bihar vowed to visit all 12 Jyotirlingas on foot if his critically ill mother recovered.
- •Starting his arduous journey on March 15, Monu has already completed the running darshan of five major Jyotirlingas and several sacred dhams.
- •Known as the Black Panther of Bihar, he covers a staggering distance of 50 kilometers daily entirely on foot.
- •Monu is receiving immense love, food, and shelter from local citizens and shopkeepers across the states he traverses, including Maharashtra.
- •His incredible dedication to his mother and faith has earned him widespread admiration, with many calling him the Shravan Kumar of Kali Yuga.
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Monu Meturbala vowed to visit all 12 Jyotirlingas of the country on foot if his critically ill mother fully recovered from the jaws of death. After his mother's health improved, he began his arduous running journey on March 15 to fulfill this heartfelt promise and honor his religion.
Monu has spent nearly six months on his nationwide journey, covering several states including his eighth state, Maharashtra. Along the way, he has completed running darshan at sacred sites such as Jagannath Puri, Baba Baidyanath Dham, Srisailam Mallikarjuna, Rameswaram, and Bhimashankar, while heading toward other major holy places like Trimbakeshwar and Omkareshwar.
As Monu passes through different districts in states like Maharashtra, he receives overwhelming support and warmth from local residents, shop owners, and hotel operators who provide him with shelter and food. Police and common citizens regularly welcome him enthusiastically, take selfies, and celebrate his incredible endurance and devotion to his mother.
