Shiva · Shaiva
Nageshwar temple
Dwarka, GujaratFeatured
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A Jyotirlinga near Dwarka in Gujarat, honouring Shiva as Nagesha, lord of serpents and protector against poison and fear. The site is marked by a towering seated statue of Shiva visible from afar. Tradition tells of the devotee Supriya, saved here by the Lord from the demon Daruka.
- Deity
- Shiva
- Tradition
- Shaiva
- Location
- Dwarka, Gujarat
- Region
- West India
- Pilgrimage circuit
- 12 Jyotirlingas
- Established
- Ancient
