Stambheshwar Mahadev Temple, Kavi - Kambol, Bharuch, Gujrat, India.

Stambheshwar Mahadev Temple, Kavi – Kambol, Bharuch, Gujrat, India.

Stambheshwar Mahadev temple is located in the village Kavi – Kambol in district Bharuch in the state of Gujrat. It is situated on the holy place of Mahisagar Sangm Tirth on a picturesque beach along Gujrat coast. The place is the betwixt of Arabian sea and the bay of khambhat. 

A unique feature of this place is the union of the Mahisagar and the Sabarmati ruver.

[ Submerging Stambheshwar Temple During High Tides ]

[Shivlingam]

The architect of the temple is very simple and is built on pillars (stambha), a little above the ground. It is a 150 yrs old temple having a 4 ft high Shivalingam. As the temple is mainly supported on pillars, hence called ‘Stambheshwar Mahadev.'

The people visiting the temple are blessed by Lord Shiva removing all the troubles in life.

In Skand Purana (one of the eighteen Hindu Purana ), the importance of this temple is mentioned in detail. According to it, visiting the temple and praying Lord Shiva fulfills all the desires of the devotees

Legend/history of the temple

According to Hindu mythology Kartikeya (son of Lord Shiva ) killed the demon Tarkasur. After slaying Tarkasur, Kartikeya himself was saddened by his act.

He then asked Gods that I regret for having killed Tarkasur because he was a great devotee of Lord Shiva. Then Lord Vishnu consoled him – ‘Killing a demon who nourishes himself on the blood of innocent people is not a sinful deed. But still you feel guilty, the best way to atone for your sin is to install Lingam and meditate deeply.

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Then, Kartikeya installed three Shivlingas at different places on the earth with proper rituals in presence of Mata Parwati and other Gods. 

Stambheshwar is among one of them and the others are Kapaleshwar, Pratigyaeshwar and,Kumareshwar. After installation of Lingams, Kartikeya worshipped and prayed Lord Shiva so that Tarkasur’s soul rested in peace. This way, Kartikeya was absolved of his sin.

The Temple is unique one why

In Hindu belief, sea is Sea God and is an important part of the Mother Nature. And this Mother Nature do Jalabhishek (pouring water) of Lord Shiva every day.

It is a awesome view when the temple disappears in the shimmering waves of the Arabian sea. The temple is unique in the sense that during high tides the temple gets totally submerged in to the sea and emerged inch by inch when the tides starts getting low unveiling the 4 ft high Shivlingam

This is the only temple in India which is known as Disappearing Temple of Lord Shiva.

Visiting Plan of the Temple

Visiting to this temple should be planned in this way that the whole process of disappearing and reappearing of the temple from the sea can be watched. For this it is ideal to plan the trip for at least one day and night.

Better to reach the temple in early morning when the tides are in low intensity and the temple is out of the sea. Generally the visitors go inside the temple and worship Lord Shiva and enjoy the quiet, peaceful and beautiful surrounding of the temple.

It appears as the Mother nature is playing hide and seek with the Lord Shiva. The sound waves of the sea crashing on the shore creates a sense of harmony which restores positive energy the devotees feel blessed.

After visiting the temple, take lunch in the nearby restaurant which is about half km walk from the temple. 

Free meals are also made available by the Ashram Management of the temple. After lunch return to watch the spectacular moment of disappearing temple.

When in Gujrat, a visit to the temple should totally be on the cards. An experience of visiting this sight is sure to stay in your memory for years to come.

The scenic beauty of the place with its religious prominence pulls a lot of visitors to this place.

How to Reach

Stambeshwar Mahadev temple is in total 83 km from Varodara town in Gujrat. One can hire a taxi or by own car start for Jambusar taluka which is 53 km after that move 30 km for Kavi – Kambol.

Where to Stay

At the temple site there is a Ashram where one can stay at night.

Note ;-- If you would like to have lunch or dinner in the ashram of the temple you can contact Mr Pinakin or the Maharaj there on phone no 02644 - 230501. they will prepare rice and dal chury for you.they do not charge for it. you can donate any amount as you wish. Advance arrangement is also possible on prior information on the above telephone number.

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