Shiv Mandir , Ambarnath (Ambarnath)

India / Maharashtra / Ambarnath
 temple, place with historical importance, archeological site, Shiva temple, listed building / architectural heritage, place of worship
Ancient Shiv mandir in Ambernath. Over 1200 years old. Built of interlocking black stone in the "hemadpanti" style. Covered with exqusite carvings. Has a "swayambhu" Shiv Ling. Some carvings are now falling off due to poor maintenance and neglect.
The temple is the focus of a huge fair during Mahashivratri.

This is definitely a heaven for people who love old Indian Temple architecture. This temple is one of the most important and praised works of Shilahar dynasty. One can simple spot similarities between the various temple works of Shilahar dynasty. Other important examples to be visited for work of this dynasty are,
1) Elephanta Caves of Gharapuri
2) Kopeshwar temple at Khidrapur in Kolhapur district
3) Mahalakshmi temple at Kolhapur
Wikipedia article: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Shiv_Mandir,_Ambarnath
Nearby cities:
Coordinates:   19°11'54"N   73°10'36"E

Comments

  • need to be maintained in good condition, this is the only thing which has give the ambernath a identity. Every one should come forward to maintain this.
  • THE TEMPLE IS ESTABLISHED IN 1060 NEAR OLD "VALDHUNI" RIVER BY A KING IN THOSE DAYS. IN SRAVAN MONTH THERE IS HUGE CROWD ALL THE DAYS AND SPECIALLY ON MONDAY THE CROWD IS TRMENDOUS. THERE IS A NEW TEMPLE BESIDES IT IS OF SHERAVALI MATA AND IT IS TOO GOOD. VISIT THE OLDEST TEMPLE IN MUMBAI AND SEE ATLEAST ONCE HOW IT WITHSTANDS THE RAINS AND HOT SUMMER AND STILL STANDING STRONGLY. NOW ITS OUR TURN TO MAINTAIN THE CONDITION. THANKS FOR READING
  • i love this temple
  • This deserves far more publicity than what it is recieving from Archeology buffs. Even people living within 10KM have not seen this Temple.People come to see Birla temple all the way from abroad, but are unaware of this exquisite though ruined site so near by.
  • Name Ambarnath Town is come from Ambar-Nath (Shiva).This is our identity. Today this ancient gold maintained is very important. Every one should come to maintained this. I love my temple . Convey the message to everybody.
  • Loves this Temple.Got great blessings from Lord Shiva and hope he will bless to everybody.But need to develop the surroundings of this temple. Very holy and neatly. Hope everybody will come forward for that.Thank You!!!!
  • The shiv mandir is very beautiful ancient temple. We are the Poojari of the mandir is called PATIL Poojari
  • What a bad condition of such a marvellous temple...Nobody from Ambernath council, local coraporator, socialist or archaeological department is concerned..... Call Arogya department(2682353), if you want this place to regain its lost beauty...request for regular cleaning and maintainance of this place....
  • I Love My Ambernath Shiv Mandir is My Worship Since Childhood
  • i dont se the amarnath temple but i want to see the bholenath temple with my family. I love the temple.
  • Beatufully carved and designed but needs much more attention specially to its interiors
  • Har har mahadev,,,
  • This Shiv Mandir is Ideal of All Hindu's Heart. Bcz Shiv Mandir made by Pandawa in Dwapar Yug only within One night.
  • I see bholenath mndir shiveratri time varynice and anicieant tempal .I looked shivdarshan in 3hours wait in line after. but I,m very luky shivdarshan arrange by there society and polic.
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