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.
