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Open Daily: 6:00 AM – 9:00 PM

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Andheshwar Mahadev Sankul, Amalsad, Navsari, Gujarat

A swayambhu shrine of Lord Shiva that transformed a blind herdsman’s faith into a temple of timeless devotion.

About the TEMPLE

More than 800 years ago, in the heart of a dense forest, a blind herdsman discovered a self-manifested Shivalinga through a divine encounter. His heartfelt prayers were answered, his vision restored and in return, he built a shrine where Lord Shiva had revealed Himself. That sacred presence came to be known as Andheshwar Mahadev - the Lord who grants both inner and outer vision. Today, the temple stands as a bridge between folklore, scripture, and community, gracefully evolving across centuries while preserving its eternal soul.

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Mythology Flows into Devotion

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An Eternal Floral Offering

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Resonance of ‘Om’ and the Twin Jyotirlingas

Nandi Mandap

Eternal Guardian of Lord Shiva

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Lord of Serpents and the Slayer of Demons

Echoes of the Nagara Tradition

Rooted in Nagara tradition, the temple’s original design reflects cosmic symbolism and spiritual engineering. The original 12th-century shrine, as verified by The Heritage Trust, stood on 84 intricately carved pillars echoing the grand architectural grammar of North India’s Nagara style. Each element in the layout is both spiritual and symbolic:

Soaring Shikharas

The temple’s curvilinear towers emulate cosmic ascent guiding every devotee’s gaze from earth to sky, matter to spirit.

Kalasha Finials

Atop each shikhara sits a kalasha (sacred pot), representing divine energy and the abundance that flows from spiritual elevation.

Concentric Mandapas

Symmetrically arranged halls invite devotees to come together, meditate, and immerse in rituals with collective energy.

Elevated Plinths & Carved Lintels

Built on raised platforms, the temple’s ornate base and doorframes mirroring those found in Khajuraho and Lakshmana Temple, express grounded elegance and intricate craftsmanship.

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