There is no well-researched history about the Discovery of this Historic Shiva Cave and all history is based on various myths. According to the most important myth, the Shiv Khori cave is believed to be discovered by a Muslim Shepherd, who in search of his missing Goats and by chance reached inside the cave. After reaching there he was very much startled to see a number of Saints inside the cave, who were impressed by Lord Shivas divine power. The astonished shepherd also started Pooja there. Later on, after coming out from the cave, the shepherd disclosed this to a number of other people despite of his promise to saints not to disclose about them or this cave. It is said that the shepherd after narrating it to other people had died. According to the myths it is believed that a number of Famous Saints have been closely associated with this cave, who had spent decades inside this cave for spiritual attainment and meditation.