Tarkeshwar Nath Temple
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| Tadkeshwar Nath Mahadev Temple (Jaipur) | |
|---|---|
 Tadkeshwar Mahadev (Choura Rasta, Jaipur) | |
| Religion | |
| Affiliation | Hinduism |
| District | Jaipur |
| Deity | Tadkeshwar Nath (Shiva) |
| Location | |
| Location | Choura Rasta, Jaipur |
| State | Rajasthan |
| Country | India |
  Shown within Jaipur  Tarkeshwar Nath Temple (Rajasthan)  Tarkeshwar Nath Temple (India) | |
| Geographic coordinates | 26°55′23″N 75°49′21″E / 26.922964°N 75.822593°E |
| Architecture | |
| Type | Rajasthani architecture with glimpses of local culture |
| Creator | Vidhyadhar Bhattacharya (believed) |
Tadkeshwar Nath Mahadev Temple (also known as Tadkeshwar Mahadev) is an ancient Hindu temple dedicated to Lord Shiva, located in the Jaipur district of Rajasthan, India.[1][2] The temple is situated in the Choura Rasta area of Jaipur.[3]
Local tradition suggests that the temple is named after the palm trees (Borassus flabellifer) that were once found in the area.[3] It is believed that the temple dates back to the time of the establishment of Jaipur city (around 1727 CE) or possibly even earlier.[1][2] The Shivalinga (aniconic representation of Shiva) enshrined in the temple is considered to be swayambhu (self-manifested).[2]
Jaipur is also known as 'Chhoti Kashi' (Little Kashi) due to the presence of numerous ancient Shiva temples, of which this is a prominent one.[4] The architecture of the temple reflects Rajasthani style with glimpses of the local culture.[4]
