The Thekarnath Mahadev temple is one of the Navnath Mahadev temples located in Yakutpura, Kishanwadi area of Vadodara. There is another Dankh Mahadev Temple opposite Thekarnath mahadev temple. Hence, to distinguish it from Navnath Mahadev temple, it is to be noted that the Navnath Thekarnath Mahadev temple is ahead of Dankhnath Mahadev temple, just beside Ajabdi mill.
The temple has 2 Shivlings inside the sanctum with two Entrances Gates. Between two Sanctum, in the front center, there are two statues of Lord Ganesha and Lord Hanuman. We can do Jal Abhishek inside the temple, for that water is available inside the temple. The whole surrounding area is Well maintained, clean so that you really feel peace here.
Thekarnath Mahadev, located in Navnath Kidwai Nagar, Yakutpura, Vadodara, Gujarat, is part of the Navnath Temples, a group of nine shrines dedicated to Lord Shiva. Legend suggests these temples were established by Rishi Vishwamitra during his penance. The temples were significantly renovated in the mid-19th century by the Gaekwads, with the support of a Nath community Sadhu, and Maharaja Sayajirao II played a key role in the revitalization.
Part of the Navnath Temples: Thekarnath Mahadev is one of the nine temples dedicated to Lord Shiva in Vadodara.
Vishwamitra's Legend: The temples are believed to have been established by Rishi Vishwamitra during his penance.
Gaekwad Era Development: The Gaekwad rulers, particularly Maharaja Sayajirao II, played a significant role in the development and renovation of the Navnath Temples in the mid-19th century.
Nath Community's Role: A Nath community Sadhu's blessings and support were instrumental in the development of the temples.
Navnath Significance: The Navnath temples are important in the city's religious landscape and are believed to...
Read moreThekarnath Mahadev temple is one of the Navnath Mahadev temples located in Yakutpura, Kishanwadi area of Vadodara There is another Dankh Maadev temple opposite Thekarnath gym, also popular as Thekarnath mahadev temple. Hence, to distinguish it from Navnath Mahadev temple, it is to be noted that the Navnath Thekarnath Mahadev temple is ahead of Dankhnath Mahadev temple, just beside Ajabdi mill, the temple has 2 Shivling inside the sanctum and so two gates. At the center is Lord Ganesha and Lord Hanuman. Water is available for jal Abhishek inside the temple. Well maintained, you really feel peace...
Read moreOne of the NAVNATH of Baroda city 🙏 - 🕉️There are times when a human being is hurt either from his knowns or unknown people. Thekarnath Mahadev symbolises the protection of human being whenever he is hurt or experiencing bad times and his upliftment towards prosperity from those times. The two Shivling in the glorious temple of Thekarnath Mahadev in Vadodara is the proof of this. There is also a small lake and a Smashan near the...
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