Shiv Mandir, Maharashtra
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| Shiv Mandir, Maharashtra | |
|---|---|
| Religion | |
| Affiliation | Hinduism |
| District | Palghar |
| Deity | Lord Shiva |
| Location | |
| Location | Vangaon village |
| State | Maharashtra |
| Country | India |
The Shiv Mandir, Maharashtra is a temple located in Vangaon village in the Palghar district of Maharashtra, India. A long history associated with divine religious destinations is captured in the architecture of the outer building. It is situated at 100 m from Railway station of Vangaon, 130 km away from Mumbai and 60 km away from Vapi. The divine Shiva Linga situated inside the main building is associated with many traditional stories and is considered to be swayambhu (prayed since ancient times).[citation needed]
Local people describe about long prevailing ancient stories associated with the Shiva Linga situated in the Garbhgruah of the temple.
The temple becomes overcrowded during many occasions like Mahashivratri—during which is a fair and in the month of Shravan. Pilgrims come to get blessings from Shiv Pooja like Rudrabhishek, Parthiv Ling Pooja, Akhand Ramayan Path, Nava Parayan (ramcharitmanas), Masparayan (Ramcharitmanas) and other religious events.
Shiv Mandir is located in Vangaon, 55 km north of Virar on the western railway lines of Mumbai Suburban Railway Network and also in walking distance from Vangaon railway Station to the west.