शिव मन्दिर
The Ambarnath Shiva Temple, also known as Ambareshwar Shiva Temple or Puratan Shivalaya, is an 11th-century historical Hindu temple located in Ambarnath, Maharashtra, near Mumbai. Built in 1060 AD, it is situated on the banks of the Vadavali (Valdhuni) River. It was likely commissioned by King Chittaraja of the Shilahara dynasty, with potential reconstruction attributed to his son, Mumuni. The temple is locally associated with the Pandava era and is noted for its intricate stone carvings.
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 Chittaraja and Mumuni)
- निर्माण सामग्री / Material: stone
वास्तुकला · Architecture
प्रसिद्ध नक्काशी: intricate stone carvings
महत्व · Significance
It is considered a unique temple with no equivalent in the world, serving as a site of active worship.
संबंधित कथाएँ · Legends
The temple is believed to be from the Pandava era.
It is said that there is no other temple like this in the entire world.
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 27.8259, 82.7163.