Nageshwar Jyotirlinga Temple

Lord Nageshwar (Shiva)
near Dwarka, Gujarat

History & Legend

One of the twelve Jyotirlingas, associated with a Puranic legend of Shiva protecting a devotee named Supriya from a demon named Daruka; a large modern statue of Shiva marks the approach.

Divine Significance

Believed to grant protection from poison and negative influences, and is a key stop on the wider Dwarka pilgrimage circuit.

How To Reach

Nearest airport: Jamnagar (~130 km) or Porbandar. Nearest railway station: Dwarka (~17 km).

Where To Stay

Guesthouses near the temple and extensive hotels in nearby Dwarka town.

Contact & Official Info

Contact Gujarat Tourism.

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