Nageshvara Jyotirlinga, Hindu temple in Devbhumi Dwarka district, India
Nageshvara Jyotirlinga is a Hindu temple in Devbhumi Dwarka district, India, housing a black stone Shivling carved with three faces. The Ling rests within a hall supported by stone pillars and decorated with serpent motifs.
The Seuna dynasty built the temple during the 13th century using the Hemadpanthi style from western India. Later rulers added sections through renovations and new constructions over the following centuries.
The temple maintains a connection to Vedic traditions through daily rituals, including the Rudrabhishek ceremony performed by priests using sacred water and milk.
The shrine sits 17 kilometers (10.5 miles) from Dwarka and offers wheelchair access along with lodging for pilgrims. Drinking water stations and storage rooms are available for visitors throughout the complex.
Pilgrims often visit the shrine for Kalsarp or Naga Dosh ceremonies seeking relief from astrological concerns. Priests perform Rudrabhishek rituals using sacred water and milk during these observances.
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