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600 years old Bhojanath Mahadev Temple in Bhavnagar: The 600-year-old mythological Bhojanath Mahadev temple is situated in the lap of Hastagiri mountain on the banks of Shetrunji river in Hatsani village of Palitana taluka. Bhojrajji, uncle of Saravaiya Sheikh's great man Jesaji Vesaji, attained Shiva-Pratapti at this place and he built the temple here. The history of Bhojanath Mahadev temple, which is the center of faith of many people from religious point of view, is also associated with the freedom struggle. Revolutionary leader Nana Saheb Peshwa was hiding at this place.
600 years old mythological Swayambhu Mahadev temple on the banks of Shetrunji river
During the holy month of Shravan, Shiva devotees flock to the temples of Gohilwad, while the rural areas of the district are home to many Shiva temples which have a glorious history. The 600-year-old mythical Swayambhu temple of Bhojanath Mahadev is situated in the lap of Hastagiri mountain on the banks of the Shetrunji river in Hatsani village of Palitana taluk of Bhavnagar district. Bhojrajji, the uncle of Jesaji Vesaji, a great man of Sarvaiya Sheikh, attained Shiva at this place and built a temple here and this temple was named Bhojanath Mahadev after him.
Nana Saheb Peshwa was living here secretly
The history of Bhojanath Mahadev Temple, which is the center of faith of many people from a religious point of view, is also associated with the freedom struggle. After the revolt of 1857, the revolutionary leader and initiator of the revolt, Nana Saheb Peshwa, also stayed here secretly. Nana Saheb Peshwa stayed here and built rooms for self-defense and also installed the idol of Radha-Krishna, which is still present today. After the construction of this Shiva temple 600 years ago, renovation work was done in different phases and now when the month of Shravan is going on, many devotees come to see Shiva in the lap of nature.
