Nageshwar Temple
Dwarka, Gujarat, India
Temple History
Nageshwar Temple, also known as Nagnath Temple, is one of the 12 sacred Jyotirlingas of Lord Shiva. Located between Gomti Dwarka and Bet Dwarka in Gujarat, this temple is mentioned in the Shiva Purana. According to legend, a demon named Daruka imprisoned a devout Shiva follower named Supriya. Through her devotion to Lord Shiva and chanting of the Mahamrityunjaya Mantra, Lord Shiva appeared and defeated the demon, establishing the Jyotirlinga at this site. The temple houses one of the largest Shiva statues (25m) in the world. The Jyotirlinga here is believed to protect devotees from all poisons (visa) and is therefore also known as Nageshwar (Lord of Snakes).
Temple Gallery
Darshan & Aarti Timings
Darshan Hours
Temple Opens: 6:00 AM
Temple Closes: 9:00 PM
Aarti Schedule
Kakad Aarti: 6:30 AM
Madhyan Aarti: 12:00 PM
Sandhya Aarti: 7:00 PM
Shayan Aarti: 8:45 PM
How to Reach
Major Festivals
- Maha Shivratri (February/March) - Grand celebrations
- Nag Panchami (July/August) - Special pujas
- Shravan Month (July/August) - Daily abhishekams
- Janmashtami (August/September)
- Dwadashi Tithi - Monthly special pujas
Special Features
- Houses one of the 12 sacred Jyotirlingas
- 25-meter tall statue of Lord Shiva
- Ancient temple with modern reconstruction
- Beautiful seaside location near Arabian Sea
- Special prayers for protection from poison and negative energies
- Unique architectural style with silver ornamentations