Nageshwar Jyotirlinga, Dwarka
नागेश्वर ज्योतिर्लिंग, द्वारका
📍 near Dwarka, Devbhoomi Dwarka, Gujarat
On the Saurashtra coast between Dwarka and Bet Dwarka, Nageshwar honours Shiva as lord of serpents, who protects devotees from every poison. A towering seated Shiva greets pilgrims at the gate.
द्वारका के निकट — नागों के स्वामी नागेश्वर, जो भक्तों की हर विष से रक्षा करते हैं।
इतिहास History
Nageshwar near Dwarka is one of the shrines venerated as the 'Nagesham Darukavane' Jyotirlinga of the stotram. Aundha Nagnath in Maharashtra and Jageshwar in Uttarakhand are also revered with this name.
The modern temple is known for the large statue of Shiva seated in meditation, about 25 m tall, that rises over its garden.
कथा The legend
The demon Daruka imprisoned the merchant Supriya, a devotee of Shiva, along with others in his city beneath the sea. Supriya kept chanting Shiva's name and inspired the prisoners to do the same. Shiva appeared as a jyotirlinga and destroyed the demon.
दर्शनीय Don’t miss
- Sanctum below the level of the main hall
- The giant seated Shiva statue
- Easy to combine with Dwarkadhish, Bet Dwarka and Gopi Talav
उत्सव Festivals
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