Sunday, January 9, 2022

Chaumukh Mahadev Temple, Hathrol, Gujarat

Chaumukh Mahadev Temple, Hathrol, Gujarat

Chaumukh Mahadev Temple is a Hindu Temple dedicated to Lord Shiva located in Hathrol Village in Himatnagar Taluk in Sabarkantha District, in the Indian state of Gujarat. The temple is recently constructed but the Shiva Linga seems to be ancient.  The Temple is one of the state protected monuments in Gujarat declared by Archaeological Survey of India.



The Temple

The Temple consists of sanctum with four entrance porch on four cardinal directions. The temple stands over a raised platform. The sanctum enshrines the presiding deity, Chaumukh Mahadev in the form of Chathur Mukha Linga (Linga with four faces) within circular yonipitha. The sanctum also houses marble idols of Parvathy and Ganesha. There is a square shaped step well in the temple premises. 




Connectivity

The Temple is located at about 3 Kms from Hathrol, 7 Kms from Ranasan, 13 Kms from Gambhoi, 19 Kms from Viravada, 29 Kms from Himatnagar Junction Railway Station, 30 Kms from Himatnagar, 80 Kms from Gandhinagar, 85 Kms from Ahmedabad Airport and 94 Kms from Ahmedabad. The Temple is situated on Ranasan to Gambhoi route.

Location

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