There are many ancient Shiva temples in India which have many beliefs associated with them. There is a unique Shiva temple in Gujarat in this category of temples. This temple is near Somnath temple in Gujarat. It is said that this unique Shiva temple disappears twice a day. It is also believed that the Jalabhishek of the Shiva temple situated near the sea happens automatically. The name of the temple is Stambheshwar Mahadev Temple.
Stambheshwar Mahadev Temple, one of the oldest temples of Gujarat, was built around the 7th century. It was built by Chavadi saints. Later this temple was rebuilt by Shri Shankaracharya. In this temple, the idol of Lord Mahadev is installed in the sanctum sanctorum of the temple. Near the temple is the Trilochan Garh Fort, which was built to protect the Somnath Jyotirlinga. This fort is a major tourist destination in Saurashtra, Gujarat. Let us know interesting things related to the unique Stambheshwar Mahadev Temple of Gujarat and how one can reach here.
Where is Stambheshwar Mahadev Temple located?
Stambheshwar Mahadev Temple, one of the most unique temples of India, is located in Kavi Kamboi village of Jambusar, about 175 km from Gandhinagar, the capital of Gujarat. It is about 15 km from the ancient Somnath temple. In such a situation, if you are going to visit Somnath Temple, then you can also visit Stambheshwar Mahadev Temple.
How to reach Stambheshwar Mahadev Temple
To reach Stambheshwar Mahadev Temple, travelers can reach big cities like Dwarka, Porbandar, and Dive by train or flight. Transport facilities for Stambheshwar Mahadev will be available from here. Bus or train services are also available from Ahmedabad or Vadodara to visit Stambheshwar Mahadev Temple. First reach Somnath, from wherea bus or auto rickshaw is easily available for Stambheshwar Mahadev Temple. There is also a parking facility near the temple. In such a situation, you can also go by private vehicle.
Beliefs related to temple
According to Shivpuran, pleased with the penance of a demon named Tarakasur, Lord Shiva gave him a boon that no one except Shiva's son would be able to kill him. The son should be 6 days old. After receiving the boon, Tarakasura's terror increased. Six-day-old Kartikeya was born from the White Mountain pond to kill Tarakasura. He killed the demon but Lord Shiva became saddened by the death of the devotee. On this, for atonement, Kartikeya established Shivalinga at the place where he had killed the demon. This place was named Stambheshwar Mahadev Temple.
Why does Stambheshwar Mahadev Temple sink into the sea?
This temple is surrounded by the Arabian Sea and the Gulf of Khambhat. Tide and ebb occur twice on the seashore. During this time, water comes inside the temple and returns after anointing the Shivalinga. This is also the reason behind the temple sinking into the sea. It is also believed that this unique Shiva temple disappears for a moment in the morning and evening.
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