Monu Raj Chauhan, a 19-year-old from Chilbili Panchayat in Patna district, Bihar, is undertaking an extraordinary journey of devotion and maternal service. He is running 15,000 kilometers across India, praying for his mother's good health and long life. He recently arrived in Ujjain, a city of pilgrimage, where he received a grand welcome from devotees.

The genesis of this unique journey lies in Monu Raj's profound love and sacrifice for his mother. Several years ago, his mother's health severely deteriorated after a fish bone became lodged in her throat. Despite six years of expensive treatment and mounting debt, her condition did not improve. Monu then vowed at a Shiva temple 50 kilometers from his home that if his mother fully recovered, he would undertake a pilgrimage, running to all 12 Jyotirlingas and four Dhams across the country. Upon her recovery, Monu commenced his arduous journey on March 15, 2026.

Known as 'Black Panther' on social media, Monu Raj has completed 236 days of continuous running and walking to reach Ujjain. During this time, he has visited ten Jyotirlingas, including Baba Baidyanath, Jagannath Puri, Mallikarjuna, Rameshwaram, Bhimashankar, Trimbakeshwar, Grishneshwar, Parli Vaijnath, Aundha Nagnath, and Omkareshwar. In Ujjain, he visited the ancient Shani Temple and participated in the Bhasma Aarti at the world-famous Shri Mahakaleshwar Temple, seeking blessings from Baba Mahakal.

Monu Raj, despite his young age, says, "I am not highly educated, but I know well how to serve my parents and my religion." After seeking blessings in Ujjain, Monu Raj is now heading towards the Jyotirlingas in Gujarat.