Kashi is known as the city of Lord Shiva, a sacred place where devotees believe Shiva's presence is eternal. But according to a famous Puranic tradition, there was once a time when Lord Shiva himself had to leave Kashi. The reason was neither war nor defeat. It was a powerful king named Divodasa, whose unusual condition changed the entire city. Even more surprising, when Shiva sent his divine companions back to Kashi, they did not return. One by one, they became captivated by the city's spiritual power. Then Ganesha arrived, and the story took an unexpected turn.
