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Shiva Temples in Gujarat: Shravan The month is celebrated by the devotees of Lord Shiva. This month is the most important and holy month for Hindus.
There are a large number of temples of Lord Shiva in Gujarat. Devotees of Lord Shiva observe fast on every Monday of the month of Shravan. Lord Shiva is also known as Bholenath, Shankar or the God of Destruction.
So say Har Har Mahadev and know information about these 8 famous Shiva temples of Gujarat.
8 Famous Shiva Temples in Gujarat
1. Somnath Temple, Veraval
Somnath Temple is very famous all over the world. This temple is located on the coast of the Arabian Sea. This temple is the most famous and popular in Gujarat. This temple was destroyed and looted several times by Mahmud Ghaznavi, although it was rebuilt after the independence of the country.
2. Bhadkeshwar Mahadev Temple, Dwarka
Five thousand years ago a Shivlinga came floating from the Arabian Sea. Which is known as Shri Bhadkeshwar Mahadev Temple in Dwarka. In the month of June/July the sea anoints the Shivlinga and sometimes the temple becomes a part of the sea. This temple is situated on a hill on the Arabian Sea to the west of Dwarka. A grand fair is organized in this temple on Shivratri, this temple can be visited during a trip to Devbhoomi Dwarka.
3. Nageshwar Jyotirlinga Temple, Dwarka
Gomti and Dwarka coast Nageshwar Jyotirlinga, Nageshwar means 'Lord of serpents'. Lord Shiva has a serpent named Vasuki around his neck. It is believed that the mind and soul of the person who worships Nageshwar becomes free from poison. Lord Shri Krishna worshipped Lord Shiva here and he also performed Rudrabhishek here.
4. Bhavnath Mahadev Temple, Junagadh
Once Lord Shiva and Parvati were passing through the hills of Girnar when their divine clothes fell at the present Mrig Kund. The ancient Hindu temple is located in Bhavnath village near Junagadh. Devotees visit the temple during Mahashivratri, Girnar Lily Parikrama and Shravan month.
5. Koteshwar Temple, Kutch
Ravana was blessed with a Shivlinga of great spiritual power from Lord Shiva, which was an example of his piety. However, in a hurry, Ravana mistakenly placed the Shivlinga at Koteshwar. This led to the emergence of many forms of Shivlinga. This place is located in Kutch.
6. Trinetreshwar Temple Tarnetar
Trinetreshwar temple is distinct for its colour. Tarnettar fair is organised in this temple on Bhadrava Sud Pancham. There are 2 Shivlingas in Tarnettar temple. On the day of Tarnettar temple, a huge 52-yard flag is hoisted on Trinetreshwar Mahadev temple.
7.Nishkalank Mahadev Temple, Bhavnagar
Nishkalnk Mahadev Temple- Famous as the 'Temple within the Sea'. This temple was established by the Pandavas after the Kurukshetra war. This temple has 5 different self-manifested Shiva Lingas. This temple gets submerged during high tide.
8. Galteshwar Temple Dakor
Galteshwar Mahadev Temple is near Sarnal village in Kheda district and is situated at the confluence of Mahi rivers. Hence the temple is named after the Galta river. This temple is rich in art and architecture. The walls of the temple have carvings of gods, Gandharvas, humans, sages, horse riders, elephant riders, chariots, dolis (palanquins) and events of human life from birth to death.