Nageshwar Jyotirling

Aundha Nagnath Temple (one of the 12 Jyotirlinga Temples) in Hingoli, Maharashtra is dedicated to Lord Shiva who is worshipped as Lord Nagnath in this region. The devotees praying to Lord Nagnath believe that the Lord will guide them to the correct path of life, just as he did with demons at Darukavane.
The temple opens at 4:00 AM in the morning and closes at 9:00 PM in the evening. The temple also performs various rituals during this time. The devotees can be a part of these rituals such as the afternoon and evening aarti.
The timings of Aundha Nagnath Temple are as follows:
Darshan4:00 AM – 9:00 PM
Darshan during Shravan Maas4:00 AM – 10:00 PM
Afternoon Pooja1:00 PM – 1:30 PM
Evening Pooja4:30 PM – 5:30 PM
It is a popular belief that the Nagesh Linga or the Jyotirlinga is the Adhya or the first Jyotirlinga on Earth. Devotees believe that by praying at this temple, one can protect themselves against all kinds of poisons. Since this form of Shiva is Nagnath since he has a snake around his neck. This association with snakes has led to a belief that this Linga is very powerful and potent against negating the harmful effects of all poisons. Devotees have often sighted snakes with open hoods guarding the Linga.

Om namah Shivay. Dont forget to visit here if you are in Dwarka. From Dwarkadheesh temple it just 17 km. You can go by bus, or by private car or by autorikshaw also. It totally depend upon your budget. Up and down 250 rupees per person for tourist bus, 1000 rupees for private car and 500-600 for Autorikshaw if you want book. From Dwarka many option available.

This is the 8th Jyotirlinga and located near Hingoli.
To reach this temple you can either take a cab from Aurangabad (210 KM) and cover this as well as Parli Vaijanath Jyotirlinga together
Or
You can reach the nearest railway junction named Parbhani (51 KM) or reach the nearest railway station named Chondi (21 KM)
You can also take Private or Public bus service operated from Aurangabad, Pune, Thane, Nashik, Nagpur etc. Nanded is a major town 70 KM from Aundha.

I will suggest visiting the temple early in the morning. It opens at 5:30. You can visit the temple in the early morning and have a glimpse of the sunrise in the campus of the temple. The blend of the historical architecture and nature will be the most memorable experience.
This temple has references and connections in Purana Pandav Kal, Mughal Kal and Ahilyabhai Kal.

You can easily perform Puja on the jyotirlinga. Shashtriji and Panditji of this temple are very helpful and charge reasonable and allow to perform Abhishek on Jyotirlinga.

Jyotirlinga is down in a cellar(undercroft) and you need to go down and come up using a 2 or 3 feet step which may not be possible for physically challenged or disabled people, which need to be kept in mind.

If you will be lucky you will find a young guy who is working as a private guide. He will take a nominal amount as a guide.
You must hear the history and story about this temple from this guide. Every penny spent for a 5-7 minute story will be worth it.

There is a Bhakt Nivas (lodge) managed by the temple management and within the campus of the Temple. I have not stayed there so can't comment about cleanliness and procedure. But you can definitely consider this as an option for a short stay. They hardly charge 300 or 500 Rs for the stay.

The government must highlight this temple and need to speed up the road infrastructure in surrounding towns and villages.

Also known as the Aundha Nagnath Temple, it's one of the oldest surviving ancient temple in the Maharashtra State.
There is this famous story about this temple that the doors of Temple turned to the west side because the pandits didn't allowed Bhagat Namdev Ji to enter into the temple because of his lower cast and made him sit on the backside of the temple. And when he sat on the back side of the temple and started chanting shlokas of divine, the door of the temple rotated to where he was sitting. Now, there is a small temple has been built on that side in his memory.
The only thing I disliked about this place that as soon as you enter the temple premises, priests start demanding money on the donation and the forces you to donate more and more. The bigger problem is that they almost harass or embarass you for donation money.

8th number of jyotirlinga.. This temple was destroyed during Aurangzeb's conquests. The present standing temple was rebuilt by Ahilyabai Holkar. One of the most ancient temples in Maharashtra... Whenever you enter the bottom of this temple automatically you feel one invisible power into your body..

One of the 12 Jyotirlings, Aundha Nagnath 8th Jyotirling (Nageshwar) temple is located in Hingoli District and is an important place of pilgrimage.

The original temple is said to be from time of the Mahabharata and is believed to have been constructed by Yudhishthira, eldest of the Pandavas, when they were expelled for 14 years from Hastinapur.

It has been stated that the temple building was seven-storeyed before it was sacked by Aurangzeb. The present temple is said to have been rebuilt by Ahilyabai Holkar.

Were standing in the que more than 1 hr, but when enter into the temple, forgot everything. Very nice visit

8th jyotirlinga nageshwar...
Very spiritual place and ancient temple
Must visit teample
It's near aundha bus depo near hingoli.
100 rs quick darshan available
40 rs meal available
Contact me for more details

It’s one of the twelve remaining jyotirlings, what more can I say? We went just before closing time during Diwali and had to negotiate large crowds of pilgrims trying to squeeze into the tiny chamber beneath. Noisy, bustling, hard to get a feeling of energy and peace but well worth the visit.

Aundha Nagnath Temple is a majestic testament to spirituality and history. Its awe-inspiring architecture and sacred aura create a tranquil atmosphere that immediately commands reverence. The unique design, with the Shiv Ling situated underground, leads to a long queue as only one person can enter and exit at a time. Despite this, the experience is undoubtedly worth it, offering a profound connection with the divine. Note that photography may not be allowed inside.

Excellent temple. Original Shiva lingam is very old and nice. During special puja/Abhishek priests keep the outer cover of Linga else it will be closed with silver cover. It might be bit difficult to disabled or elder people to visit main Linga as it's in under ground and people has to crawl down to see the god.

So peaceful and very easily accessible from the bus stop. You can take direct Govt bus from your city and reach here. The structure of the temple looks very marvelous when looked closely and for darshan you have to go down below the entrance after entering. It was unique and blessing experience in itself. You can also see aundha lake garden along with the temple if you plan to visit with your family and kids.

Parking places are available, the road to the temple is good. Mostly there is always a rush and it will take time to take darshan, you can take a paid pass and save some time. The overall experience was great!

Temple is very beautiful, i have spent hours studying the details of the carving. This place is very well maintained.
1. Temple was built from single stone carving during 13th century
2. Temple building was said to be seven-storied before it was demolished by Aurangzeb.
3. The Jyotirlinga is located below the ground level accessed by two deep steps.
4. The Aundha Nagnath premises also house 12 small temples for the 12 Jyotirlingas.
5. On the occasion of Mahashivratri, big Mela and Bhandara hosts many devotees.

VISIT to see marvelous architecture

Aundha Nagnath is a significant pilgrimage site located in the Hingoli district of Maharashtra, India. It is renowned for housing one of the twelve Jyotirlingas, which are considered to be the most sacred shrines dedicated to Lord Shiva in Hinduism. Aundha Nagnath is specifically associated with the incarnation of Lord Shiva known as Nageshwar or Nagnath.

Here are some key points about Aundha Nagnath:

Jyotirlinga: The main attraction of Aundha Nagnath is the Jyotirlinga itself, which is a representation of the formless, infinite aspect of Lord Shiva. It is believed that worshipping a Jyotirlinga bestows immense blessings and spiritual merit.

Legend: According to Hindu mythology, it is said that this Jyotirlinga was installed by Lord Brahma, and it represents the eternal nature of Lord Shiva. The temple has a rich history and is deeply entwined with various legends and stories from Hindu scriptures.

Architecture: The temple architecture is reflective of ancient Hindu temple design, with intricate carvings and sculptures adorning its walls. The sanctum sanctorum (garbhagriha) houses the linga, and the temple complex also includes other structures like a sabha mandap (assembly hall), a large courtyard, and various shrines dedicated to other deities.

Festivals: The temple witnesses a large influx of devotees, especially during festivals dedicated to Lord Shiva, such as Mahashivaratri. On such occasions, special rituals, prayers, and festivities are organized.

Location: Aundha Nagnath is situated in the Marathwada region of Maharashtra, approximately 380 kilometers (236 miles) from the state capital, Mumbai.

Importance: As one of the twelve Jyotirlingas, Aundha Nagnath holds great significance for devotees of Lord Shiva. Pilgrims from various parts of India visit this sacred site to seek the blessings of the deity.

Surroundings: The temple is set amidst a serene environment, with lush greenery and a peaceful atmosphere. This adds to the spiritual experience of the devotees.

Accessibility: Aundha Nagnath can be reached by road, and it is well-connected to nearby towns and cities. The nearest railway station is Parbhani, which is approximately 65 kilometers (40 miles) away.

One of the 12 Jyotirlings, Aundha Nagnath (Nageshwar) temple is located in Hingoli District and is an important place of pilgrimage.

The original temple is said to be from time of the Mahabharata and is believed to have been constructed by Yudhishthira, eldest of the Pandavas, when they were expelled for 14 years from Hastinapur.

It has been stated that the temple building was seven-storeyed before it was sacked by Aurangzeb. The present temple is said to have been rebuilt by Ahilyabai Holkar.

There are two lines for Darshan. One is the free queue while another quicker queue is available for ₹100 ticket. The Shivling is in a basement and one has to go down few steps in a narrow space

Very good Architecture, Its 8th Jyotirlinga however debatable with Nageshwar from Gujrat

Darahan is slow, need to step down in cave, at max 5 people can take darshan at a time, Pandits are not friendly

Divine Experience. A important place of pilgrimage. The present temple is said to have been built by the Yadav dyanasty and dates to 13th century.  The first temple is said to be from time of the MAHABHARATA and is believed to have been constructed by Yudhishtir , eldest of the Pandavas, when they were expelled for 14 years from Hastinapur. It has been stated that the temple building was seven-storeyed before it was sacked by Aurangzeb.

One of the Jyotirlinga Temple in 12 Jyotirlingas.. Once You Enter Temple premises ur in Peace Mood.. very old & Ancient structure of Temple.. have to go underground to have Blessings of Mahadev. During Mahashiva ratri & Shravan Mass lot of visitors will turndown to this Temple, you can perform special poojas like Rudra abhishekam etc here..

Hindu Holy Temple. One of the Jyotirling in India (out of 12 Jyotirlingas)