Shiva Temples in Gujarat: Lord Shiva's favorite month, the Sawan month, has arrived. This year, Sawan month starts from 11th July. It ends on Rakshabandhan. The month of Sawan is considered especially sacred for the worship of Lord Shiva. This is the time when Shiva devotees observe fasts, perform Rudrabhishek, and visit temples to please Bholenath. Shiva temples are present in every corner of India, but there are some Shiva temples in Gujarat which are very special in terms of their religious, historical, and architectural point of view. Those living in Gujarat or those who are going to Gujarat in the month of Sawan can visit these ancient and famous Shiva temples. If you are planning a trip to Gujarat in Sawan, do not forget to visit these famous Shiva temples.

Somnath Jyotirlinga Temple

The oldest temple of Lord Shiva is in Prabhas Patan of Veraval, Gujarat. Somnath Temple of Gujarat is the first Jyotirlinga out of the 12 Jyotirlingas of Shiva. It is believed that this temple was built by Chandradev Somraj. It is mentioned in the Rigveda. Situated on the seashore, this temple is a symbol of supernatural peace and power. Thousands of devotees come here to perform Rudrabhishek in Sawan.

Neelkanth Dham, Poicha

In Gujarat itself, Neelkanth Dham temple is located in Poicha village on the banks of the Narmada River. This temple is about 80 km from Bharuch and 60 km from Vadodara. The temple is equipped with modern construction. The huge form of Lord Shiva and the attractive light show are also worth seeing here. This is an ideal place for darshan with family.

Nageshwar Jyotirlinga, Dwarka

On the route between Dwarka city and Bet Dwarka island on the Saurashtra coast of Gujarat, there is an important temple of Lord Shiva, named Nageshwar Jyotirlinga. Situated 17 km from Dwarka, this Jyotirlinga is dedicated to the Neelkanth form of Lord Shiva. Special Rudrabhishek is performed here every Monday of Sawan.

Stambheshwar Mahadev Temple

About 15 km away from the ancient Somnath temple in Gujarat, there is a unique Shiva temple that disappears from sight twice a day. It is believed that the water Abhishek of the Stambheshwar Mahadev temple, located near the sea happens on its own.

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