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Ambernath
Maharashtra
state abounds in ancient temples. But rarely one come across
a temple which can compare even remotely with the Ambernath
temple near Kalyan. It is said to be the only temple of its
peculiar architechure in the country. Situated in hollow of
a hill, the temple dating back from 1000 AD is wonderfully
compact. To the south of the temple over the hillock most
commanding view of the giant forms of Tavli and Malanggad or
Bava Malang is obtained.
There are
three entrances to the temple and the north gate, there is
an incription which gives us a clue to its date. It bears
the date 1060 AD. When Mahamandaleshwar was the King, the
temple was built in the memory of its predecessor, This king
was one of the Shilahar Dynasty which ruled from 800 to 1240
AD.
The
original ling in the shrine is worshipped to this day. Fairs
are held once a year when thousands of pilgrims flock to the
temple. It has been compared in the fascinating and delicate
complication of design to the famous Dilawara Temples of
Mount Abu.
mbarnath is a small town
located near Akoli in Thane district of Maharashtra.
This town is on Mumbai-Pune railway line. Ambarnath
houses a fascinating temple dedicated to Lord Shiva
dating back to the 11th century. It is built in a
peculiar form of architecture known as "Hemadpanti"
style.
Rarely one can come across a temple, which can compare
even remotely with the Ambernath temple. It is said to
be the only temple of its kind in the country. The
ancient Shivalaya of Ambarnath is worth visiting. It has
been compared in the fascinating and delicate
complication of design to the famous Dilawara Temples of
Mount Abu.
The
Temple And Its Deity
The temple is situated in
hollow of a hill and has got three entrances. To the
south of the temple over the hillock most commanding
view of the giant forms of "Tavli" and "Malanggad"
or "Bava Malang" is obtained. The original
Linga in the shrine is worshipped to this day.
History
An inscription on the
north gate gives us a clue to its date of construction.
It bears the date 1060 AD. When Mahamandaleshwar was the
King, the temple was built in the memory of its
predecessor; This king was one of the Shilahar Dynasty
which ruled from 800 to 1240 AD.
Fairs
Fairs are held once a year
during Shivartri and thousands of pilgrims flock to the
temple on this event.
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HOW
TO GET THERE
Air: Nearest
airport is Mumbai.
Rail: There is a railway station at Ambarnath.
Road: State transport ply buses regularly to
Ambarnath from almost all-important places in
Maharashtra.
WHERE
TO STAY
For accommodation purpose
Dharamshalas and hotels are available at Thane.
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