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Jyotirlinga 10 of 12 · Gujarat

Nageshwar

नागेश्वर

Location: Dwarka (Daarukavanam), Gujarat

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Darshan timings
05:00–12:30, 17:00–21:00 IST
Average wait
20–45 mins
Best season
October–March
Daily visitors
4,000–7,000 (Shivratri 50k+)

Signature ritual

Maha Aarti at Shiva's 25-meter Padmasana statue (visible from highway)

Time: 06:00 IST + 19:00 IST

Significance

10th Jyotirlinga. Distinguished by 25m Padmasana Shiva statue at entrance. Naga Dosha removal specialty.

Legend

Shiva freed devotee Supriya from demon Daruka here — Naageshwar = lord of snakes (protector). Demon family converted on the spot.

How to reach

17 km from Dwarka on Bet Dwarka highway. Combined with Dwarkadhish + Bet Dwarka day tour.

Nearest airport: Jamnagar (130 km)
Nearest railway: Dwarka (DWK) — 17 km

Where to stay

Dwarka town hotels; Sterling Dwarka or Gujarat Tourism Toran.

Abhishekam fee
₹501 Rudrabhishek; ₹1,100 Laghu Rudra
VIP darshan
No VIP queue

Primary pujas performed here

  • Rudrabhishek
  • Mahamrityunjaya
  • Naga Dosha Nivaran puja

What to offer: Bel patra, white flowers, milk

Dress code
Decent traditional
Photo policy
No phones in sanctum; iconic outdoor statue freely photographed

Modern access

Trust runs free shuttle from Dwarka. Online booking via temple trust portal.

Plan online from anywhere

Cannot travel? Book a remote puja with video proof at this Jyotirlinga. Or join the full 12 Jyotirlinga circuit.