In the heart of Nagigi, Labasa, stands the mysterious Naag Mandir, a Hindu temple known for its cobra-shaped rock formation. Unlike many religious sites where miracles are based on oral tradition, Naag Mandir has actual photographs and physical evidence of the rock’s presence and apparent growth over time. Devotees believe it to be a manifestation of Naag Devta (the snake god), and it has become a site of deep faith and worship. However, closer geological examination suggests the rock might be a natural tufa formation, continuing to evolve even today. One of the most intriguing aspects of the Naag Mandir rock is that when knocked on, it sounds hollow. The sound suggests that the rock is not solid throughout, but rather porous with air pockets inside. This is a well-known characteristic of tufa, a type of limestone that forms through the deposition of calcium carbonate from mineral-rich water. Tufa formations are common near freshwater springs or areas where underground water seeps to t...
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