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Stambheshwar
Mahadev
Mandir
Stambheshwar
Mahadev
dedicated
to
Lord
Shiva
located
at
Kavi
Kamboi,
Jambusar
Takula,
around
75
km
from
Vadodara
is
one
of
the
incredible
place
to
visit
as
the
Submerging
or
disappearing
temple
every
day
twice
during
high
tide
hours.
This
temple
is
one
of
the
most
unusual
Lord
Shiva
mandir
of
India
due
to
its
natural
and
unbelievable
location.
This
shrine
is
situated
between
the
shores
of
the
Arabian
Sea
and
the
Bay
of
Cambay
-
Gulf
of
Khambhat.
It
is
believed
that
this
is
one
of
the
three
highly
sacred
temple
which
was
constructed
by
Lord
Kartikeya,
the
son
of
Lord
Shiva
and
Goddess
Parvati.
As
per
the
Puran,
Kartikeya
was
born
to
kill
the
demon
king
Tarkasur
who
had
captured
all
three
Lok
–
Pruthvi
Lok,
Paatal
Lok
and
Swarg
Lok.
Tarkasur
had
torture
a
lot
to
every
life
of
three
lok
thus
Lord
Kartikeya
had
to
kill
him
to
release
every
human
from
him.
After
killing
the
Tarkasur,
Lord
Kartikeya
was
feeling
guilty
and
bad
as
demon
king
was
true
devotee
of
Lord
Shiva.
Thus
he
decided
to
build
three
temple
dedicated
to
Lord
Shiva
with
the
help
of
Lord
Vishwakarma,
installed
the
Shivlinga
and
pray
for
the
forgiveness.
This
is
how
Stambheshwar
Mahadev
Temple
is
one
of
the
unique
and
unusual
Shiva
temple
where
nature
performs
the
‘Jal
Abhishekh’
of
the
Shivlinga.
Another
unique
feature
of
the
place
is
the
union
of
the
River
Mahi
Sagar
and
the
Sabarmati
River.
Thus
this
scenic
beauty
of
the
amazing
place
and
religious
importance
attracts
thousands
of
devotee
and
tourist
across
the
country
here.
At
a
distance
of
75
km
from
Vadodara
and
160
km
from
Ahmedabad,
Stambeshwar
Mahadev
Temple
is
a
150
years
old
Hindu
temple
located
in
the
town
of
Kavi
Kamboi
near
Vadodara
in
Gujarat.
Situated
between
Arabian
Sea
and
the
Gulf
of
Cambay,
it
is
one
of
the
incredible
places
to
visit
in
Gujarat
and
among
the
prime
tourist
places
near
Vadodara.
Stambeshwar
Mahadev
Temple
is
dedicated
to
Lord
Shiva.
The
architecture
of
the
temple
is
very
simple
and
is
built
on
pillars,
but
it
is
still
a
very
unusual
must
visit
religious
sites
of
India.
The
temple
is
mainly
supported
on
pillars,
hence
called
'Stambeshwar
Mahadev.'
Popularly
known
as
the
Disappearing
Shiva
Temple,
the
temple
is
unique
because
the
temple
submerges
every
day
during
high
tide
and
as
the
tide
starts
to
get
low
it
again
starts
emerging
out
of
the
sea,
unveiling
the
4
feet
high
Shiva
Linga.
According
to
the
mythology,
this
Shiva
Linga
was
installed
by
Lord
Kartikeya
himself.
Legend
says
that,
Lord
Kartikeya
feels
guilty
after
killing
the
demon
Tarakasura.
On
the
advice
of
Lord
Vishnu,
Kartikeya
installed
Shiva
Lingas
at
three
places
and
offered
his
prayers
in
order
to
absolve
his
sin
of
killing
a
great
devotee
of
Lord
Shiva.
And,
Stambeshwar
Shiva
Linga
is
one
among
them.
Sea
traverses
through
the
area
twice
a
day
every
morning
and
evening
to
do
the
jalabhishek
of
Lord
Shiva.
Due
to
this
unique
phenomenon,
the
place
attracts
millions
of
tourists
from
throughout
the
year
to
see
this
extravaganza
of
nature.
Another
unique
feature
of
the
place
is
the
union
of
the
Mahi
Sagar
and
the
Sabarmati
River.
Best
time
to
visit
the
temple
is
from
2
PM
to
3
PM
as
after
that
high
tide
will
start
and
you
will
not
allowed
to
go
inside
temple.
Purnima
and
Amavasya
are
the
best
days
to
visit
the
temple.
The
time
for
tide
varies
from
Purnima
to
Amavasya.
One
can
check
the
temple's
website
as
well
to
check
timing
of
different
days
as
water
approaches
the
temple
at
different
times
on
different
days.
There
are
tea
stalls
and
some
kiosks
selling
snacks,
Khichu
and
Halwa.
It
is
advisable
to
carry
your
own
food.
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