Shiv Khori-Mythological Story

According to Hindu Mythology a number of legends have been suggested about the discovery of this cave. One such important legend is that related to the demon named Bhasmasura. Bhasmasura after a long meditation of Lord Shiva obtained a blessing to end the life of any one by just putting his hand on that person. After obtaining it, the devil tried to end the Lord Shiva. On seeing the devil's evil intention, Lord Shiva ran to save himself from the power of the demon and entered into this cave which is presently known as Shiv Khori. Then Lord Vishnu came to Lord Shiva's rescue in the guise of Mohini and asked the demon to dance with her according to her tune. When the demon started dancing according to the actions and tune of Mohini, Bahasmasura took his hand at his head and with his own power he himself was destroyed.

As per the legends 33 crores deities reside in this cave in shape of pindies and natural milky water is falling on them continuously from the top of the cave. According to another Mythological Story about the discovery of this cave is that it was discovered by a Muslim Shepherded who was in search of his missing goat and by chance went into the cave. However he was very much startled to see a number of saints inside the cave, who were impressed by Lord Shiva's divine power and he too started pooja there. Later, the shepherded disclosed the existence of this cave to people. According to the legends it is believed that a number of famous saints have been closely associated with this cave and have spent decades inside this cave for spiritual attainment and meditation.