Nageshwar Jyotirlinga
నాగేశ్వర్
Lord Shiva as Nageshwara (lord of serpents) · Dwarka, Gujarat
Nageshwar Jyotirlinga is one of the 12 sacred manifestations of Lord Shiva as a self-manifest pillar of light (jyoti-linga). Located in Dwarka, Gujarat.
Significance
Near Dwarka (Krishna's capital). Features a massive 25-metre statue of Shiva. Specifically venerated for protection from snake-related Kala Sarpa Dosha.
Mythological Origin
Shiva slew the demon Daruka (a Naga or serpent demon) here to protect his devotee Supriya. Hence "Nageshwar" — lord of the Nagas.
About the 12 Jyotirlingas
The 12 Jyotirlingas are the holiest Shiva pilgrimage sites in India. Per the Shiva Mahapurana, when devotees compete to claim Lord Shiva's primacy, he manifested as an infinite pillar of light (jyoti-stambha) at 12 sacred locations. Devotees visiting all 12 in a single lifetime is one of the highest pilgrimages (Dwadasha Jyotirlinga Yatra). Reciting the 12-line Jyotirlinga Stotra ("Saurashtre Somanatham...") daily is said to grant the merit of physical pilgrimage to all 12.
Nageshwar at a glance
| Form of Shiva worshipped here | Lord Shiva as Nageshwara (lord of serpents) |
|---|---|
| Telugu name of the shrine | నాగేశ్వర్ |
| Where | Dwarka, Gujarat |
| State | Gujarat |
| Order in the traditional list | 10 of 12 |
Nageshwar — frequently asked questions
Why is Nageshwar counted among the 12 Jyotirlingas?
Shiva slew the demon Daruka (a Naga or serpent demon) here to protect his devotee Supriya. Hence "Nageshwar" — lord of the Nagas. Nageshwar stands tenth in the traditional order this site follows, and the form worshipped here is Lord Shiva as Nageshwara (lord of serpents).
Where is Nageshwar and what should you know before travelling?
Dwarka, Gujarat. The shrine is written నాగేశ్వర్ in Telugu. Darshan timings, the aarti schedule, the queue and road access all change through the year and this site does not publish them — confirm those with the temple itself before you travel.
Which days are kept for Shiva at Nageshwar?
Monday is Shiva's day of the week, and the pradosha window on the trayodashi tithi of each fortnight, the month of Shravana and Maha Shivaratri are kept at every Jyotirlinga. None of that is particular to Nageshwar — the days to look for at this shrine are the ones the panchangam already marks for Shiva.
We do not publish darshan timings, ticket prices or queue lengths for Nageshwar — those change week to week and we have no way to verify them from here. What this site can settle is when: see the 12 Jyotirlinga circuit for the auspicious days ahead, Maha Shivaratri for the principal Shiva night of the year, or the daily panchangam for the tithi and Rahu Kalam on the date you are travelling.