Nageshwar Jyotirlinga

Devbhoomi Dwarka

The ancient city of Dwarka is located near the Gulf of Kutch in India. The city is home to many temples and is a popular destination for spiritual travelers.

Brief History

The revered site is home to one of the 12 jyotirlingas (self-manifested shivalinga) in India. The red building lies at a short distance from the town. At the end of a large hall is the main sanctum with the shivalinga. Close to the temple is another important spiritual spot called Gopi Talav Tirth, a lake that is connected to the legends of gopis visiting Lord Krishna and eventually offering their lives to merge with the soil here.

Legend goes that it was here that a demon called Daaruka imprisoned a Shiva devotee called Supriya. The chants of ‘Om Namaha Shivay’ by Supriya invoked Lord Shiva who arrived here and vanquished the demon. A self-manifested Shivalinga appeared here and is prayed to this date.

Best time to visit: The best time to visit is between November and February, and during Shivratri which is celebrated with great fervour.