Nishkalank Mahadev Temple is located at Koliyak near Bhavnagar, Gujarat. Explore its history, timings and best time to visit the temple of Lord Shiva
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Bhavnagar Airport is the nearest airport approximately 21 km away.
Bhavnagar Railway Station is the nearest railway station approximately 25 km away.
Nishkalank Mahadev Temple is located at Koliyak near Bhavnagar, Gujarat. The temple is located about a kilometer into the sea and it is dedicated to Lord Shiva. It has 5 distinct self-manifested Shiva lingams on a square platform and each lingam has a Nandi statue facing it and also representing one of the Pandavas from the Mahabharata.
The temple attracts many devotees during “Bhadrvi Amas” which is considered the most sacred day to visit. On this day thousands of people come to seek blessings. The temple is known for its beautiful atmosphere. The temple is located near the sea, so you can take in the beautiful views of the surroundings. If you visit during festivals or special occasions, you can experience unique rituals and celebrations.
After the Pandavas won the Kurukshetra war they felt guilty for killing so many people. Lord Krishna advised them to pray to lord shiva to free themselves from this guilt. Pandavas following Lord Krishna’s advice and reached Koliyak beach near Bhavnagar. At the beach, they set up five Shiva Lingas in the sea and prayed.
5:00 am to 6:00 pm (any day of the week)
From Bhavnagar: 24 km
