- Location: At Ram Ki Paidi, 3 km from Ayodhya Junction
- Trip Duration: 30 minutes including travel
- Transportation: Cab or Auto Rickshaw
The Nageshwarnath Temple (नागेश्वर नाथ मंदिर) is an important Hindu temple dedicated to Lord Shiva in his form as Nageshwar, ‘Lord of the Serpents’. It is located on the banks of the Sarayu River in Ayodhya, Uttar Pradesh.
This ancient temple dates back to the Kushan period in the 1st century CE. However, the present structure was rebuilt in 1750 CE by King Nagaradasa of Kantitshar. The temple has a traditional North Indian architectural style with a towering shikhara over the garbhagriha.
The main shrine houses a sacred Shiva lingam representing Nageshwar. According to legend, the lingam was originally worshipped by a demon named Daruka before being taken over by the Pandavas during their exile.
The temple complex also contains several smaller shrines dedicated to various Hindu gods and goddesses. A unique feature is the underground tank called the Garbha Griha which is believed to have been used by Lord Shiva to hide from demons.
The temple attracts thousands of Shaivite devotees on Mahashivratri who come to receive blessings from Nageshwar. Other festivals like Shravan Mela, Kartik Poornima and Makar Sankranti are also celebrated here.
Surrounded by ghats along the Sarayu river, the Nageshwarnath temple offers a serene atmosphere to devotees. Its historical significance and beautiful architecture make it a must-visit pilgrimage site in Ayodhya, Uttar Pradesh.
Key Facts:
- Originally built in Kushan period (1st – 3rd century CE), renovated in Gupta era (6th century)
- 25 m high ‘shikhar’ in Nagara architectural style
- Inner sanctum houses a revered Jyotirlinga of Lord Shiva
- Shrines for other deities like Ganga, Parvati, Kartikeya
- Temple complex includes mini-shrines, springs, and mandapas
- Hosted ritual shilanyas ceremony for Ram Mandir construction in 1989
- Visited by thousands during Shivratri and other occasions
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