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Shri Nageshvar Jyotirling Temple

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  • Timings : 24:00 Hours
  • Entry Fee : No fee
  • Distance from near by city 16.7 KMs From Dwarka
  • Trip duration (including travel in hours)1 - 2 Hours
  • Transportation OptionsSedan - AC (4+1), SUV - AC (7+1), Tempo Traveller - AC (12+1)
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The Nageshwar Jyotirlinga temple is one among the twelve jyotirlinga temples in India. The temple is close to Dwarka city. The main idol of the Shiva linga is at the end in a huge hall of the temple.  

Tourists can also explore Gop Talav, near to the temple. The Talav is another important spiritual place in Dwarka. The lake has many stories of Lord Krishna and Gopis visiting him near the Talav.

In comparison to the other Nageshwar Jyotirlinga temple in India, the one in Dwarka has the Shiva lings facing towards south. The main attraction of the temple is the Shiva lings which is 80 foot tall. The temple is unique and is also popular among the places to visit in Dwarka

The architecture of the temple represents the Hindu culture. The Shiva lings has small Chakras all around it. It represents the three-Mukhi Rudraksha. 

History 

According to the Shiva Purana, Nageshwar is thought to reside in India's old "Darukavana" forest. Legend has it that Daruka Vana was named after a demon couple named Daruka and Daruki, who lived hundreds of years ago. 
 
The demon Daruka, a follower of Goddess Parvati, imprisoned Supriya, a devotee of Shiva. She urged them to recite the Om Namaha Shivay mantra. Lord Shiva appeared in a Jyotirlinga, Nageshwara form, and promised protection.
 
Legend suggests Nageshwar Jyotirlinga is connected to the Pandava brothers, who discovered a river filled with cream and milk and built the Nageshwar Temple on it.
 
Why is Nageshwar Jyotirlinga famous?

According to belief, the Nageshwar Jyotirlinga offers protection from all harm and symbolizes Lord Shiva's boundless nature. The temple is well-known for its dramatic construction and its enormous, breathtaking 25-metre-tall statue of Lord Shiva. 
 
Which Nageshwar Jyotirlinga is original?
 
It might imply it's in the southern city of 'Sadanga,' or 'Yamye.' It was the old name of Aundha Nagnath in Maharashtra. Nageshwar is also the location of the genuine Nageshwar Jyotirlinga. It is west of Dwarka Nageshwar and south of the Jageshwar temple in Uttarakhand.
 
The best time to visit 
 
October through February is the best time of year to see the Jyotirlinga at Nageshwar. The nice weather in these months guarantees that pilgrims will not have too much trouble in the heat while waiting in sometimes lengthy lines to see the Shiva Linga.
 
If you don't mind big crowds, the Maha Shivaratri festival is when you may enjoy the most joyful and spiritual atmosphere of the Nageshwar temple. Visiting the Nageshwar Jyotirlinga temple is a beautiful experience while considering a Dwarka tour package.

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