शिव मन्दिर

The Ambarnath Shiva Temple is an 11th-century historic Hindu temple located near Mumbai in Ambarnath, Maharashtra. Also known as Ambareshwar Shiva Temple or locally as Puratan Shivalaya, it was constructed in 1060 AD. It is believed to have been built by King Chhittaraja of the Shilahara dynasty, with potential reconstruction by his son, Mumuni. The temple is situated on the banks of the Vadavli (Valdhuni) River. It is also referred to as a Pandava-era temple.

मुख्य विवरण · Temple details

प्रमुख देवता / Deity: Shiva (शिव)
स्थान / Location: राप्ती गाउँपालिका दाङ, Uttar Pradesh
निर्माण / Built: 1060 AD
निर्माता / Built by: Shilahara dynasty (King Chhittaraja and Mumuni)
निर्माण सामग्री / Material: stone

वास्तुकला · Architecture

प्रसिद्ध नक्काशी: beautifully carved stones

महत्व · Significance

It is said that there is no other temple in the world like this one.

कैसे पहुँचें · How to reach

By Rail: 2 km from Ambarnath railway station

निकटतम रेलवे: Ambarnath railway station, 2 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 राप्ती गाउँपालिका दाङ, Uttar Pradesh, India, at coordinates 27.8318, 82.6321.