Nishkalank Mahadev Temple
From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
| Nishkalank Mahadev Temple | |
|---|---|
| Religion | |
| Affiliation | Hinduism |
| Deity | Shiva |
| Festivals | Maha Shivratri, Navaratri |
| Location | |
| Location | Near Koliyak, Bhavnagar |
| State | Gujarat |
| Country | India |
| Architecture | |
| Type | Hindu temple architecture |
| Creator | Bhavsinhji Takhtasinhji |
Nishkalank Mahadev Temple is a Hindu temple dedicated to Shiva, located near Koliyak in Bhavnagar district, Gujarat, India. Known for its unique setting within the Arabian Sea, the temple becomes accessible only during low tide.[1]
According to mythology, the Pandavas installed five Shivalingas here as instructed by Krishna to atone for their sins during the Mahabharata war.[citation needed]
Constructed in the 18th century by Bhavsinhji Takhtasinhji, the ruler of Bhavnagar, Nishkalank Mahadev Temple is believed to be established on the precise location where Shiva appeared in a dream to the ruler.[2]
_name_of_the_God_as_per_the_Vedas.svg){kind=small}