Nageshwar Jyotirlinga Temple is located on the route between Gomati Dwarka and the Bait Dwarka Island, on the coast of Saurashtra in Gujarat, India. Nageshwar Temple is one of the 12 Jyotir Linga Temples and lies in Dwarkavan (the forest of Dwarka), near the Gopi Lake. Lord Shiva is worshipped here as Nagnath which means Lord with snake around his neck. Hence, Nagnath Jyotirlinga Temple is believed to offer protection from all poisons, and revering Nageshwar Linga provides the way to a poison-free life.
Attracted by numerous devotees, Nageshvara Jyotirlinga is believed to be built by the Pandavas during their exile (vanavas) in the forest. There are other two temples dedicated to Nageshwar Jyotirlinga – they are the Nagnath temple of Aundha in Maharashtra and the Jageshwara temple near Almora in Uttarakhand.
Temple Structure and Deities
Nageshwar Temple has a Mahadwar (main gate), an entrance porch, Sabhamandapa (the prayer hall), Antarala and Garbagriha (sanctum). The idols of Lord Ganesh and Lord Hanuman, embedded in beautifully carved Gokhlas, are seen at either sides of the entrance porch. The structure of the temple has three levels. The sanctum is found below the ground level, rangamandapa is above the ground level and Antarala is at the intermediate level. Nandi is situated in the Antarala. The sanctum has a tall shikhara at its top.
How to Reach
Nageshwar Jyotirlinga Temple is located about 17 km from Dwarka. Nearest airport is at Jamnagar, which is 146 km away. Dwarka serves as the nearest railhead. Buses are also available from various parts of the state.
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