AMBRESHWAR SHIVA TEMPLE, AMBERNATH, MAHARASHTRA

AMBRESHWAR SHIVA TEMPLE, AMBERNATH, MAHARASHTRA

 Today morning I had visited Ambreshwar Shiva Temple as recommended by my friend Uday Bhobe. Thanks Uday.

Ambreshwar Shiva Temple is situated 2 km from Ambernath (East) railway station. It is said that shilahara king Chittaraja constructed this temple but his son Mummuni rebuilt. Based on the discussion I had with locals, it is said that this temple was built by five Pandava brothers in just one night in a huge single mass of stone. However, there is no official record to support this.

In order to see the Lord, one needs to go down 20 steps inside the temple called Gabhara, and there is one shivling at the center of the room. Festivals celebrated are Mahashivaratri and Shraavana. Pooja like Rudra Abhishek can be performed on the temple premises. The temple is 1000 years old. I also understand Central Government is planning to take over this temple from the locals who are currently managing this temple.

In order to reach this temple, autos are available from the railway station. Cost per auto is Rs.30/- and shared auto cost Rs.10/- per passenger.

The skills of architecture can be seen from the attached photos.