शिव मन्दिर
The Ambarnath Shiva temple is an 11th-century historic Hindu temple located in Ambarnath, Maharashtra, near Mumbai. Also known as Ambareshwar Shiva temple or locally as Puratan Shivalaya, it was built in 1060 AD. It is situated on the banks of the Vrundavan (Valdhuni) river. The temple was likely constructed by King Chittaraja of the Shilahara dynasty, with potential reconstruction by his son, Mumuni. It is also referred to as a Pandava-era temple.
मुख्य विवरण · Temple details
- प्रमुख देवता / Deity: Shiva (शिव)
- स्थान / Location: Bansi, Up
- निर्माण / Built: 1060 AD
- निर्माता / Built by: Shilahara dynasty (King Chittaraja and Mumuni)
- निर्माण सामग्री / Material: stone
वास्तुकला · Architecture
प्रसिद्ध नक्काशी: beautifully carved stones
महत्व · Significance
It is said that there is no other temple like this one in the entire world.
संबंधित कथाएँ · Legends
The temple is believed to be from the Pandava era.
कैसे पहुँचें · How to reach
- By Rail: 2 km from Ambarnath railway station
- निकटतम रेलवे: Ambarnath railway station, 2 km away
Nearby temples
- शिव मन्दिर (1.1 km)
- कृष्ण मन्दिर (2.9 km)
- कालीमाइ थान (3.1 km)
- शिव मन्दिर (3.9 km)
- Shiv Manadir (3.9 km)
सामान्य प्रश्न · FAQ
Which deity is worshipped at शिव मन्दिर?
शिव मन्दिर is dedicated to Shiva (शिव).
Where is शिव मन्दिर located?
शिव मन्दिर is located in Bansi, Up, India, at coordinates 27.492, 82.9587.
Which temples are near शिव मन्दिर?
Nearby temples include शिव मन्दिर (1.1 km); कृष्ण मन्दिर (2.9 km); कालीमाइ थान (3.1 km).