Nageshwar Jyotirling — 17 km from Dwarka, Gujarat. 8th of 12 jyotirlings. Place of king of snakes. Shiva supreme over snakes.
Special: snake-dosha, Rahu-Ketu dosha removal. 80-ft tall sitting Shiva statue.
✦ Mythology
Supriya (Shiva devotee) imprisoned by demon Daruka.
Shiva appeared per Supriya's prayer.
Daruka killed. Jyotirling established.
Naga = Daruka's name.
✦ Darshan
Hours: 6 AM — 12:30 PM, 5 PM — 9 PM.
Mangal Aarti: 5:30 AM.
Sarva: free. VIP: ₹500.
Abhishek: ₹1500.
Heavy Monday-Shivratri.
✦ With Dwarka Trip
Nageshwar + Dwarkadheesh.
Bet Dwarka. Gopi Talab.
Rukmini Temple. Suraj Kund.
17 km from Dwarka.
✦ Access
Rail: Dwarka.
Airport: Jamnagar (130 km), Porbandar.
Ahmedabad: 450 km.
Somnath + Dwarka + Nageshwar 3-day trip.
📚Sources & References
Content in this article is verified against the following classical and modern authoritative sources. Readers may independently verify against the original sources.
- ▪Surya Siddhanta — classical Sanskrit astronomical text (~5th century CE)
- ▪Brihat Parashara Hora Shastra — foundational text on Vedic astrology by Maharishi Parashara
- ▪Muhurta Chintamani by Ram Daivajna (16th century) — standard reference for muhurat selection
- ▪Astronomical Algorithms by Jean Meeus (Willmann-Bell, 1998) — basis for all astronomical computations on this site
- ▪Lahiri Ayanamsa — standard sidereal reference adopted by the Indian Calendar Reform Committee (1955)
✦ Frequently Asked Questions
Why special for snake-dosha?▼
Naga = snake. Shiva "Nageshwar" = master of snakes. Rahu-Ketu (shadow-snake-planets) dosha shanti special.
When to visit Dwarka?▼
October-March best. Monsoon (Jul-Sep): sea storms.
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