Nishkalank Mahadev Temple Timings, Koliyak | Bhavnagar

Nishkalank Mahadev Temple Timings:-

Temple Timing of Nishkalank Mahadev: – The Early morning Arati 6:45 am and Evening arati 7:10 pm

Darshan Timing of Nishkalank Mahadev Temple:-

About Nishkalank Mahdev Temple at Koliyak

Nishkalank Mahadev Temple is a Hindu temple located at Koliyak near Bhavnagar, Gujarat. Situated in Koliyak Beach, it is one of the rarest sea temples in India you must include in your Gujarat trip and among the most visited places of pilgrimage in Bhavnagar.

The beauty of the temple lies in its location. It is located 1 km inside the waters of the Arabian Sea.

Located about a kilometer into the sea, the temple is dedicated to Lord Shiva. The temple has 5 distinct swayambhu Shiva lingams on a square platform and each is having a Nandi statue facing it.

This temple is submerged during high tides in the sea and emerges during low tides to reveal itself majestically, promising its devotees to wash away all sins. During the high tide, the idol of the lord is submerged and all that can be seen are the flag and a pillar. The temple was built with special care to withstand high tides and it truly remains an unsolved mystery to modern engineers and technology experts.

History Of Nishkalank Mahadev Temple

The temple is believed to be built by the Pandavas after the Kurukshetra War. Legend says that after killing all the Kauravas, Pandavas began to feel guilty for their sins.

To discover reclamation for their sins, Pandavas consulted Krishna who handed them a black flag and a black cow and asked them to the trail and said when both the flag and the cow turn white, they will all be forgiven. Lord Krishna also asked them to apologize to Lord Shiva after that. They followed the cow everywhere it took them and acknowledged the flag for many years to various places, yet the shades did not change. Finally, when they reached the Koliyak Beach, both turned white and soon the Pandavas meditated on Lord Shiva and apologized for the sins committed by them. Lord Shiva impressed by their prayers, showed up in lingam form to each brother. Hence, they named it Nishkalank Mahadev which means being spotless, clean, and innocent.

Additional Details of Nishkalank Mahadev – Koliyak, Bhavnagar

Address: Nishkalank Mahadev, Koliyak Village, Bhavnagar

How To Reach Koliyak Beach

Nishkalank Mahadev temple or Naklank Mahadev at small village Koliyak around 22 km from Bhavnagar.

By Air: the Ahmedabad city distance is 196 km.By Rail: The Bhavnagar city Railway station is 22 km.