Shiv Mandir, Maharashtra

The Shiv Mandir, Maharashtra is a temple in India. A long history that is associated with divine religious destinations describes creation of outer building long back in the 80's. It is situated at the distance of 100m from Railway station of Vanagon 130 km. away from Mumbai city towards Gujarat and 60 km. From Vapi towards Mumbai. The divine Shiv Ling situated inside the main building is associated with many historical stories and is considered to be swayambhu ( naturally available and prayed since ancient times).

Local Tribal people describe the long-prevailing ancient stories associated with the Shiv Ling situated is in the Garbhgruah of the temple.

The temple is overcrowded on many occasions like Mahashivratri. There is a good fair at the occasion of mahashivratri.

The temple becomes overcrowded again in the month of Shravan to get blessings from Shiv Pooja like Rudrabhishek, Parthiv Ling Pooja, Akhand Ramayan Path, Nava Parayan (ramcharitmanas), Masparayan (Ramcharitmanas) and other Religious Event celebrated.

Dieties

Lord Shiva

History

Shiv Mandir, Vangaon Building was reestablished by Thakur family and other Local family of Vangaon, in 19th century.

The temple existed long since ancient times with only Shiv Ling situated and prayed by local tribal people. Number of stories which are associated and narrated by old tribal peoples to their siblings describe about Shiv Ling and temple.

The Ling was prayed since long ancient times without any proper constructed temple building which was then transformed to a good temple by Local People.

How To Reach

Road

Ambernath have good connectivity by road. Many state transport buses are available to reach Ambarnath from Kalyan, Thane, Badlapur and Karjat. Thane is major city to reach Shiv Mandir Ambarnath. From thane, Badlapur or Karjat tourists can reach Ambarnath by bus, auto or private vehicles.

Train

Ambarnath is a central railway station and connected by local trains from Mumbai, Dadar and Thane. Tourists from outside Mumbai or Maharashtra can reach Mumbai or Thane by express trains and reach Ambarnath by local trains. The Shiv Mandir is located just 2 minutes away from the Ambarnath station.

Air

Mumbai airport is nearest airport to reach Ambarnath. From Mumbai airport private cabs are available to reach here or tourist can opt for local trains to reach Amabarnath.