Tadkeshwar Mahadev Temple
Hindu temple in Valsad, Gujarat, India
Tadkeshwar Mahadev temple is a Hindu temple. It is located near Abrama town in Valsad district of the Indian state of Gujarat. The temple is on the bank of the Wanki river.
The temple is more than 800 years old, one of the oldest in Valsad District. It was designed to allow the sun to shine on the Shivlinga inside and has no ceiling. Therefore, it is known as "Tadkeshwar". The length of the Shivlinga is approximately 6 to 8 ft.
On the occasions of the Maha Shivaratri festival and Shravan Month, a fair take place nearby.
History
A 6 feet 10 inches (2.08 m) semi-circuler Shivlinga type stone was seen in the bushes of the north bank of Wanki river in May 1215. During that time, this stone was taken by the local people who partially broke it down.
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