Where is Nageshwar Jyotirlinga?
The Nageshwar Jyotirlinga most visited by pilgrims is near Dwarka in Gujarat, on the road to Beyt Dwarka. Two other temples also claim to be Nageshwar — Aundha Nagnath in Maharashtra's Hingoli district and Jageshwar in Uttarakhand's Almora district.
Nageshwar Jyotirlinga
- Location
- Near Dwarka, Devbhumi Dwarka district — also claimed by Aundha Nagnath and Jageshwar
Quick facts
- Most visited
- Near Dwarka, Gujarat
- Also claimed by
- Aundha Nagnath (Maharashtra), Jageshwar (Uttarakhand)
- Tradition
- Darukavana — the forest of Daruka
- Combine with
- Dwarkadhish Temple, Dwarka
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Tradition
Three claims
The location of Darukavana is interpreted differently, so three temples are revered as Nageshwar: near Dwarka in Gujarat, Aundha Nagnath in Maharashtra and Jageshwar in the Kumaon hills of Uttarakhand. Each has a long tradition of worship.
Visiting
The Gujarat shrine, with a large statue of Shiva, is usually visited with the Dwarkadhish Temple at Dwarka and with Somnath on a Saurashtra circuit.
See all twelve on our 12 Jyotirlingas of India guide.
Frequently asked questions
Where is Nageshwar Jyotirlinga?
The most visited temple is near Dwarka, Gujarat. Aundha Nagnath (Maharashtra) and Jageshwar (Uttarakhand) also claim to be Nageshwar.
Sources and further reading
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- Jyotirlinga (encyclopaedia entry with cited references) (opens in a new tab)
Wikipedia — Reference work, checked September 2026
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