Koteshwar Mahadev Mandir Kutch – Guide
At a distance of 2 km from Narayan Sarovar, 15 km from Lakhpat, 119 km from the Great Rann of Kutch, Koteshwar Mahadev Mandir is an ancient Hindu temple located on the western tip of India in the Kutch district of Gujarat. Located near Narayan Sarovar, it is one of the holy pilgrimage sites in Gujarat and one of the top places to visit in Rann of Kutch.
Also known as Kotilingeshwara Temple, Koteswara Temple is dedicated to Lord Shiva. Koteshwar Temple is the last outpost of human creation on the westernmost frontier of India. From this point, flashes of light can be seen from Karachi, Pakistan on a clear night. This is a great sunset point.
History of this Temple
Kutch Koteshwar Mahadev Mandir was built in 1820 by Jetha Shivji Brahmashakti and Seth Sundarji. Koteshwar literally means ‘ten crore gods’. According to legend, Lord Shiva, in appreciation of his devotion to Ravana, granted him a linga filled with religious power. Ravana accidentally dropped it here. To punish Ravana for his carelessness, the linga was transformed into millions of identical copies. Unable to recognize the original, Ravana grabbed one and left the original here, around which the Koteshwar temple was built.
Kutch Koteshwar Mahadev Mandir Timings
Kutch Koteshwar Mahadev Mandir opens at 6:00 AM in the morning and close at 6:00 PM in the evening.
| Saturday | 06:00 AM to 06:00 PM, Aarti: 06:00 AM & 05:00 PM |
| Sunday | 06:00 AM to 06:00 PM, Aarti: 06:00 AM & 05:00 PM |
| Monday | 06:00 AM to 06:00 PM, Aarti: 06:00 AM & 05:00 PM |
| Tuesday | 06:00 AM to 06:00 PM, Aarti: 06:00 AM & 05:00 PM |
| Wednesday | 06:00 AM to 06:00 PM, Aarti: 06:00 AM & 05:00 PM |
| Thursday | 06:00 AM to 06:00 PM, Aarti: 06:00 AM & 05:00 PM |
| Friday | 06:00 AM to 06:00 PM, Aarti: 06:00 AM & 05:00 PM |
Places to visit near this Temple
Rann of Kutch
This white desert beautiful place located in Gujarat is known as the Rann of Kutch. The main attraction of this place is the White Desert and Rann Utsav, which is quite famous in different regions of the country.
Dholavira
The Dholavira metropolis is located on the Khadir Bet island in the Rann of Kutch, Gujarat. Spread over an area of 120 acres, this metropolis belongs to the Harappan culture, which is one of the 5 most archaeological sites in India.
Prag Mahal
The Prag Mahal located in Bhuj city of Gujarat was built by Raja Rao Pragmal Ji II in 1865 AD in the Italian Gothic style. This palace is named after Raja Rao Pragmal Ji II.
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How to reach Kutch Koteshwar Mahadev Mandir
By Air- The nearest airport from Kutch Koteshwar Mahadev Mandir is Bhuj airport which is at a distance of 80 km from this temple. From here you can easily reach this temple by using local transport services or taxi.
By Train- The nearest railway station from Kutch Koteshwar Mahadev Mandir is Bhuj railway station which is at a distance of 80 km from this temple. From here you can easily reach this temple by using local transport services or taxi.
By Road- Roads to this temple are well connected with the other cities of the country so you can easily reach this temple by using your own vehicle or by any public buses or taxi from any part of the country.
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