Galteshwar Temple, Sarnal, Gujarat

Galteshwar Temple, Sarnal, Gujarat

Galteshwar Temple is a Hindu Temple dedicated to Lord Shiva located in Sarnal Village near Dakor in Thasra Taluk in Kheda District, in the Indian state of Gujarat. The temple is situated at the confluence of the Galti and Mahi rivers. The temple is named after the Galti river. The temple is the Monument of National Importance protected by the Archaeological Survey of India.

Legends

Unfinished Shikara:

As per local folklore, Lord Shiva himself constructed this temple. He started the construction in night time as he did not want anyone to see him. He could not able to finish the construction before dawn. Hence, he left it unfinished. Thus, the people believe that the dome is left unfinished.

Ashram of Sage Galav:

Sage Galav of puranic fame is said to have lived in his ashram, located in the confluence of the rivers Mahi and Galati.

History

The temple is believed to be built in 12^th century CE by the Solanki Dynasty. The temple suffered destruction at the hands of Muhammad Ghazni during his invasion of Gujarat. The top portion of the shikara was lost during his onslaught on the Hindu temples in Gujarat.

The Temple

For brief details, please refer below link;

https://hindutemples-india.blogspot.com/2022/01/galteshwar-temple-sarnal-temple.html

Connectivity

The temple is located at about 4 Kms from Ambav Railway Station, 8 Kms from Thasra, 10 Kms from Valavav, 16 Kms from Dakor Bus Stand, 17 Kms from Dakor, 65 Kms from Vadodara, 71 Kms from Kheda, 91 Kms from Ahmedabad and 97 Kms from Ahmedabad Airport. The temple is situated on Ambav to Valavav route.

Location