Shiv Mandir, Ambarnath

Shiva temple which is also called as the Ambreshwar Shiva Temple was built in 1060 AD & is considered to be the pride of Ambernath. It is one of the ancient temples of Maharashtra situated in a small town called Ambernath. During the time of Shivratri, many devotees from faraway place come to visit Lord Shiva. Fairs are also organized during that time of year. Children also enjoy a lot at this place. Every Monday, huge number of people throng in large numbers to take Lord Shiva blessing.

When Pandavs were in Vanvaas, they had build this mandir in just one night in a huge single mass of stone. The temple is considered one of the oldest temples built in the middle of the eleventh century that there is no such temple anywhere else in the world.

The architecture of Ambreshwar temple is a mix of north indian and south indian style. A large number of the sculptures has lost its details to the weathering but still they are beautiful. Although they are trying to keep the original through repairing as and when required. It is build by Shilahara king Chhittaraja. It’s Garbhagruha is below ground, 20 steps down to reach from Mandap, and is open to sky as shikhar tower above stops abruptly at a little above the height of the mandapa. Ambarnath which means the Sky. Amber in sanskrit is sky. So the shikhar here is sky and thus the tower might have not stopped abruptly.

From last two years a three day Art Festival is also organized, where in people witnessed live programmes by renowned personalities in the field of music including names like Pandit Jasraj, Rekha Bharadwaj, Sabri Brothers and percussionist Anandan Sivamani. There were also exhibitions of paintings, photography, antique arms and coins held at this temple.

How to reach here: 

From CST one can take train for Ambarnath. From Ambarnath railway station it is only 2km. away. By auto from railway station we can reach here.

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