Nageshvara Jyotirlinga Temple - One Of The Twelve Jyotirlingas Of Lord Shiva - Gujarat - India

Located in the suburbs of Dwaraka in Gujarat India, Nageshwar Temple also known as Nagnath Temple is one of the well-known Lord Shiva shrines.It is one of the 12 Jyotirlingas of Lord Shiva. It is located between Gomti Dwarka and Beyt Dwarka Island.

Location: Suburbs of Dwaraka in Gujarat India
District: Jamnagar
Pin Code: 361335
State: Gujarat
Std Code: 02892
Timing: Open Everyday 5:00 am to 9:00 pm
Time Spent: 1-2 hours
Entry fee: No entry fee
Famous For: Pilgrim, Jyotirlinga
Best Season: October - June
Languages: Gujarati and Hindi
Weather: Summer 23°C to 42°C and Winter 9°C to 34°C

Nageshwar Temple a few kms from Dwarka is one of the 12 Jyotirlinga temples and is well visited. The temple features a Massive Shiva statue right outside the Temple. The Shivlinga in the Nagnath Temple faces south. The giant statue of Lord Shiva is another attraction of the temple. The Rudra Samhita sloka refers to Nageshwar with the phrase ′Daarukaavane Naagesham′. The story is Daurka the king of snakes captivated a devotee of Lord Shiva whose name was Supriya. Supriya called Shiva to come and help. He came and rescued them. Since that time it is said that Lord Shiva resides here in the form of Jyotirlinga. The Nageswara Jyotirlingam is claimed to exist in 3 places in Dwaraka, in Audhgram, near Almora in Uttar Pradesh. This Jyotirlinga manifestation of Shiva is worshipped as Nageswara. Two other sites in India, one near Audhgram near Purna in Andhra Pradesh and another near Almora in Uttar Pradesh also enshrine temples to Nageswara Jyotirlingam.

The Jyotirlinga of Lord Shiva in Nageshvara Temple temple is made of stone which is known as Dwarka Shila. Having small chakras on its top. The Shivlinga resembles a tri mukhi rudraksh. This powerful Jyotirlinga symbolizes protection from all poisons. It is said that those who pray to the Nageshwar Linga become free of poison. This temple is located outside Dwarka, on way to Bhait Dwarka. as it is a Jyotirlinga, many devotees visit this temple to take darshan and blessings of Lord Shiva. The huge Shiva statue in the precincts of the temple is visible from far away. Enshrined as one of the 12 swayambhu or self-existent jyothirlingas in the country, the Jyotirlinga in Nageshwar Temple is in underground sanctum and is known as Nageshwar Mahadev. According to the Shiv Purana who ever with devotion reads the birth and greatness of this Jyotirlinga will achieve all material happiness and shall get divine status in the end.

Entry Fee And Other Charges For Visit Nageshvar Jyotirlinga Temple

Pilgrims don't have to pay any entry fees for a visit at the Nageshvara Jyotirlinga Temple. However you can donate or pay by your own wish for any poojas or Abishek that you wish to do in the Temple of Nageshvara Jyotirlinga Temple. Charges apply for attend some special puja and events held by Temple . Photography and Videography are not allowed inside the temple. Pets, Mobile also not allowed inside the Nageshvara Jyotirlinga Temple.

Timing For Nageshvar Jyotirlinga Temple

The temple is open for darshan from 7:00 am to 12:30 pm in the morning and from 5:00 pm to 9:30 pm in the evening. The temple is open all days in week and taking one or two hours for visit. Festival of Mahashivratri which is birthday of Lord Shiva so there are huge crowd in this temple

Best Time To Visit Nageshvar Jyotirlinga Temple

The best time to visit Nageshwar Jyothirlinga Temple is in the winter months between October to March when the weather is pleasant and temperatures range from 20 to 28 degree centigrade. People visit Nageshvar Jyotirlinga Temple on large numbers during Mahashivratri. Mahashivratri is birthday of Lord Shiva so there are huge number of visiters visit this temple. It is better to avoid visiting during summer.

Tourist Attractions Near Nageshvar Jyotirlinga Temple

Dwarkadeesh Temple in Dwarka is the temple of Lord Krishna is the mejor attraction near Nageshwar Jyotirlinga Temple. Gita Mandir located on the Western part of Dwarka, Rukshamanee Mandir is a small temple of wife of Lord Krishna Rukmini Devi are the mejor attraction near Nageshwar Jyotirlinga Temple. Beyt Dwarka also the most important tourist attraction which is very closed from Nageshwar Jyotirlinga Temple.

Shopping Near Nageshvar Jyotirlinga Temple

Markets in Dwarka are frequented by tourists throughout the year. Patola silk sarees, works of Bandhni folk art on fabrics, embroidered handicraft items, embellished footwear, ghagra cholis and dress materials artistically adorned in sequins, colourful threads and mirror pieces are the popular among the tourists.

Restaurants Near Nageshvar Jyotirlinga Temple

Here is the list of some popular and famous Restaurants which is very closed from Nageshwar Jyotirlinga Temple.

Prasad
National Highway 8e
15.9 km from Nageshwar Jyotirlinga Temple

Charmi Restaurant
Near Iskon Gate
16.0 km from Nageshwar Jyotirlinga Temple

Sonal Restaurant
"Hotel Gopal"Opp. Homeguard Chowk Dwarka
15.6 km from Nageshwar Jyotirlinga Temple

Hotels Near Nageshvar Jyotirlinga Temple

Here is the list of some popular and famous Hotels which is very closed from Nageshwar Jyotirlinga Temple.

Dwarkadhish Lords Eco Inn 3.5 Star Hotel
Near Gayatri Temple, Dwarka
15.9 km from Nageshwar Jyotirlinga Temple

Hotel Guruprerna 3.0 Star Hotel
Opp. Bhadrakali Temple, Dwarka
15.9 km from Nageshwar Jyotirlinga Temple

Hotel City Palace
Jawahar Road, Teen Batti Chowk, Dwarka
15.9 km from Nageshwar Jyotirlinga Temple

Meera Hotel
Highway Road , Opp G.E.B.Office, Dwarka
15.9 km from Nageshwar Jyotirlinga Temple

Hotel Damji
Shivrajsinh Road, Dwarka
16.1 km from Nageshwar Jyotirlinga Temple

Hotel Shree Darshan
Jawahar Road, Near Dwarkadhish Temple, Dwarka
16.3 km from Nageshwar Jyotirlinga Temple

Chetna Hotel
Tin Batti Chowk, Jamnagar
16.4 km from Nageshwar Jyotirlinga Temple

Hotel Punit
Tin Batti, Jamnagar
16.4 km from Nageshwar Jyotirlinga Temple

How to Reach Nageshvar Jyotirlinga Temple

By Air:

Jamnagar which is 137 kilometer away is the nearby airport from Nageshvar Jyotirlinga Temple which connects Dwarka to major cities of India like Mumbai. On reaching this airport, one can hire a taxi or board a bus and reach Dwarka.

By Road:

Both private buses and state transport connect Dwarka to some major cities of Gujarat as well as outside Gujarat.

By Rail:

The nearby railway station from Nageshvar Jyotirlinga Temple is Dwarka Railway Station which is connected with Ahmadabad Station and other major railway stations of India.

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