Koppal, June 15 -- A Shivalinga discovered in a private farmland in Koppal has sparked widespread curiosity, with the landowner claiming that its discovery was foretold in a dream and that it is destined to be handed over to Karnataka Chief Minister DK Shivakumar.

The sacred idol was reportedly unearthed in the agricultural land of businessman Vipin Kumar near Basapura in Koppal district. According to him, he experienced a vivid dream in which he was instructed to present a Shivalinga found on his property to the Chief Minister, who is widely known for his devotion to Lord Shiva.

The following day, a farm worker named Jadiyappa allegedly discovered the stone idol while carrying out routine work in the field. Since its discovery, the Shi...