Bihar's Van Devi Temple and Its Folklore Inspire Film 'The Vvaan: Force of the Forrest'
The Van Devi Temple near Bihta, Patna, is a centuries-old shrine linked to local folklore and traditions. Located about 35 km from Patna, the temple is unique for worshipping the goddess Van Devi through a sacred pind rather than an idol. Local beliefs hold that the goddess protects the forest, and people avoid entering the area after sunset, as Van Devi is said to move through the forest at night. The temple's story inspired the film 'The Vvaan: Force of the Forrest,' starring Sidharth Malhotra and Tamannaah Bhatia.
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Sentiment was consistent across outlets (50–50/100), indicating broadly factual reporting rather than editorialising.
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news18 broke this story on 18 Sept, 06:22 am. Other outlets followed.
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