Achaleshwar Mahadev Temple

Sirohi, Rajasthanసిరోహి, రాజస్థాన్

Aboutमंदिर के बारे मेंఆలయం గురించి

1. Achalgarh Fort – Historic fort with scenic views

2. Dilwara Jain Temples – Famous marble temples with intricate carvings

3. Guru Shikhar – Highest peak in Rajasthan with temple

4. Nakki Lake – Popular tourist spot in Mount Abu

Temple Historyमंदिर का इतिहासఆలయ చరిత్ర

Achaleshwar Mahadev Temple is an ancient temple located near Achalgarh Fort in Mount Abu. It is dedicated to Lord Shiva and is unique because, instead of a traditional Shivling, the toe of Lord Shiva is worshipped here. The temple is believed to date back several centuries and has strong connections with local legends and Rajput history.

According to belief, the temple marks a spot where Lord Shiva’s toe holds the earth in place, preventing it from shaking. The temple has been associated with the rulers of the region, and it has undergone renovations over time while maintaining its spiritual importance. The presence of a large Nandi statue made of metal is another notable feature of the temple.

Nearby templesआस-पास के मंदिरసమీప ఆలయాలు

Drag to move, use + / - or double-click to zoom.हिलाने के लिए खींचें, ज़ूम के लिए + / - या डबल-क्लिक करें।జరపడానికి లాగండి, జూమ్‌కు + / - లేదా డబుల్ క్లిక్ చేయండి. Open in Google Mapsगूगल मैप्स में खोलेंగూగుల్ మ్యాప్స్‌లో తెరవండి

Same Deity Templesइसी देवता के मंदिरఇదే దేవత ఆలయాలు

Lord Shivaశివుడు

More temples of this deity, nearest first.इसी देवता के और मंदिर, निकटतम पहले।ఇదే దేవత ఆలయాలు, దగ్గరివి ముందుగా.

Travel Guideयात्रा मार्गदर्शिकाప్రయాణ మార్గదర్శి

Road: Accessible by road from Mount Abu town; taxis and local transport available (approx. 11 km).

Rail: Nearest railway station is Abu Road Railway Station (approx. 28 km).

Air: Nearest airport is Maharana Pratap Airport, Udaipur (approx. 180 km).

1. Mount Abu – approx. 11 km

2. Abu Road – approx. 28 km

3. Udaipur – approx. 165 km

4. Ahmedabad – approx. 230 km

Sub Templesउप मंदिरఉప ఆలయాలు

1. Nandi Statue (large metal idol)

2. Mandakini Kund (sacred water tank)

3. Achalgarh Fort Ruins Nearby

4. Small Parvati Shrine

Things to Coverक्या देखेंచూడవలసినవి

1. Achalgarh Fort – Historic fort with scenic views

2. Dilwara Jain Temples – Famous marble temples with intricate carvings

3. Guru Shikhar – Highest peak in Rajasthan with temple

4. Nakki Lake – Popular tourist spot in Mount Abu

Pooja Detailsपूजा विवरणపూజా వివరాలు

1. Mangla Aarti – 05:30 AM (approx.)

2. Morning Darshan & General Pooja – 06:00 AM to 12:30 PM

3. Bhog Offering – 12:30 PM (approx.)

4. Evening Aarti – 07:15 PM (approx.)

5. Special Shravan Month Pooja – Timings vary

Festivals / Jatharaत्योहार / जात्राపండుగలు / జాతర

Mahashivratri is the most important festival celebrated at Achaleshwar Mahadev Temple. During this time, a large number of devotees visit the temple to offer prayers to Lord Shiva. Special rituals, night-long prayers, and aartis are conducted, creating a deeply spiritual atmosphere.

The month of Shravan is also significant, during which devotees regularly visit the temple and perform special abhishekam rituals. The temple sees increased footfall during these periods, especially from pilgrims visiting Mount Abu.

Dress Codeवस्त्र संहिताదుస్తుల నియమం

🥻Traditional Dress

🥻पारंपरिक पोशाक

🥻సాంప్రదాయ దుస్తులు

Announcementsघोषणाएंప్రకటనలు

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FAQ'sअक्सर पूछे जाने वाले प्रश्नతరచుగా అడిగే ప్రశ్నలు

What is unique about the form of worship at Achaleshwar Mahadev Temple?

Instead of a Shivling, the temple pooja focuses on a sacred impression believed to be the toe of Lord Shiva.

What is the significance of the large Nandi statue at the temple?

The metal Nandi statue is considered highly sacred and is one of the prominent features where devotees offer prayers.

Is Achaleshwar Mahadev Temple connected to Achalgarh Fort?

Yes, the temple is located near Achalgarh Fort, and both sites are often visited together by pilgrims and tourists.