Stambheshwar Mahadev Temple, also known as Kavi Kamboi Temple, is a unique Shiva temple located in the village of Kavi Kamboi, Jambusar tehsil, Bharuch district, Gujarat, India. The temple is situated on the bay of Cambay and the shore of the Arabian Sea, and it is renowned for its unique phenomenon of disappearing into the sea twice a day.[1][2]
| Stambheshwar Mahadev Temple | |
|---|---|
स्तम्भेश्वर महादेव मंदिर | |
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| Religion | |
| Affiliation | Hindu |
| Deity | Shiva |
| Location | |
| Location | Kavi Kamboi, Jambusar, Bharuch district, Gujarat |
| State | Gujarat |
| Country | India |
  Location in Gujarat | |
| Geographic coordinates | 22°14′59″N 72°31′35″E / 22.2496°N 72.5263°E |
| Website | |
| stambheshwarmahadev.com | |
History and Legend
editKartikeya, the son of Lord Shiva, killed the demon Tarakasura and established a Shivling at the spot where he killed the demon. The temple is also mentioned in the Skanda Purana, which refers to a pillar called Vishwanandak Stambh set up by the Devas at the Mahi Sagar Sangam Teerth Kshetra.[3][1][4]
Architecture
editStambheshwar Mahadev Temple is a simple temple with no extraordinary architectural features. However, its unique feature is that it disappears into the sea twice a day, once in the morning and once in the evening. The temple is submerged in the sea during high tide and emerges as the tide recedes, revealing a 4-foot high Shivling.[5][6]
Visiting Information
editThe best times to visit the temple to witness its disappearance into the ocean are:
- During the Shravan month and on Maha Shivratri.
- On Purnima (full moon) or Amavasya (new moon) days.
- Between 2:00 PM to 3:00 PM, as after that the high tide starts and the temple gets submerged.
The temple's disappearance and reappearance timings vary each day based on the Gujarati calendar used by the temple administration. Visitors are advised to check the temple's website or contact them in advance to get the exact timings for the day they plan to visit.[7][8]
Facilities and Amenities
editThere are two-bed non-AC rooms available at Shree Stambheshwar Mahadev Tirth, located 3.2 km from the temple, which offers affordable accommodation and amenities like CCTV cameras, hot water, and clean drinking water. It is recommended to visit the temple on Purnima or Amavasya days to witness the full phenomenon. The beach is clean, but the water is muddy and not suitable for swimming. There are tea stalls and snack kiosks available, and it is advisable to carry your own food, as options are limited.[9][10]
External links
editReferences
edit- ^ a b "Stambheshwar Mahadev Temple, the Shiva temple that disappears twice a day!". The Times of India. ISSN 0971-8257. Retrieved 2024-06-18.
- ^ "7 must see strangest religious spots in India". India Today. 2015-07-06. Retrieved 2024-06-18.
- ^ "Gayab Mandir: This Gujarat Shrine Disappears Twice A Day". News18. 2024-01-08. Retrieved 2024-06-18.
- ^ 'Monomousumi' (2021-03-23). "The Stambheshwar Mahadev Temple, Gujarat | 'Monomousumi'". 'Monomousumi' | When Mind Dominates. Retrieved 2024-06-18.
- ^ "Gujarat's Vanishing Temple: Witness the Wonder of Stambheshwar Mahadev". HerZindagi English. 2024-03-04. Retrieved 2024-06-18.
- ^ "Stambheshwar Mahadev temple: A shrine that disappears". HT School. Retrieved 2024-06-18.
- ^ "दिन में दो बार दर्शन देकर, समुद्र की गोद में छुप जाता है भारत का ये अनोखा मंदिर". Navbharat Times (in Hindi). Retrieved 2024-06-18.
- ^ "Stambheshwar Mahadev temple in Gujarat: A Shrine That Disappears Twice in a Day". Times Now. 2023-12-18. Retrieved 2024-06-18.
- ^ "Shree Stambheshwar Mahadev Temple". gujrattourism. Retrieved 2024-06-18.
- ^ "Shiv Mandir : सागर की गोद में है ये शिव मंदिर,दिन में दो बार होता है गायब". Amar Ujala (in Hindi). Retrieved 2024-06-18.
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