India / Maharashtra /Hingoli /Aundha Naganath
Aundha Naganath is a town and a tehsil in Hingoli district in Marathwada region of the Indian state of Maharashtra. Edit
Detail InformationEdit
Aundha, a small town in Hingoli District of Marathwada region is famous for the temple of Lord Shiva. It is a pilgrim center of greater significance, since it is considered to be the first (Adya) of the Twelve Jyotirlingas. Apart from this honor, the temple of Lord Nagnath constructed in the Hemadpanti style of architecture spreading for over 60,000 square feet area. Another unique feature of this temple is the vehicle of Lord Shiva ‘Nandi Bail’ is in the back of the temple instead of the front.
Aundha Nagnath Temple
HistoryEdit
Aundha Nagnath is supposed to be the eighth (adya) of the twelve Jyotirlingas in the country, is an important place of pilgrimage. The present temple is said to have been built by Yadavas of devagiri and dates to 13th century. The first temple is said to be from time of Mahabharata and is believed to have been constructed by Yudhishthira, eldest of Pandava, when they were expelled for 14 years from Hastinapur. It has been stated that this temple building was of seven-storyed before it was sacked by Aurangzeb.
Must SeeEdit
Must See
Visiting TimeEdit
4.00 AM – 10.00 PM
Closed OnEdit
N.A.
Best Season to VisitEdit
Any time during the year
Best Time To VisitEdit
Morning, Afternoon, Evening.
Time Required for SightseeingEdit
1 – 2 hours.
Ticket Required : No Edit
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Individual Foreigner Adult Rs. : N.A.
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Still Photo Camera Rs. : N.A.
Video Camera Rs. : N.A.
Guide Required : No Edit
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Dress Code (If Any) : No Edit
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Restaurants NearbyAdd / Edit
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How to ReachEdit
Taxi : Taxis and Auto rickshaws are easily available for moving about in the city.
BUS : Hingoli is well connected to other major cities of the country via regular buses.
Train : Hingoli railway station is well connected to other major cities by railway. The nearest Main railway station is located in Purna/ Akola, and there are frequent trains to all major locations including Mumbai, Hyderabad and New Delhi. Train fares from Hingoli to New Delhi will range around Rs 450 for the basic class of travel. Air conditioned coaches to the above destinations will cost you around Rs 1600 per trip. You will also get trains to Aurangabad, Hampi, Nandigram, Nasik, Bangalore and Belapur.
Air : The nearest airport for Hingoli is Chikalthana Airport, Aurangabad , is 185. Km away from Hingoli city and is well linked with other major cities in India. Regular air services to Jaipur, Udaipur, Jodhpur, Mumbai and Delhi are available from Aurangabad. During the holiday season, Indian airlines connects Pune and Mumbai to Aurangabad. Aurangabad Airport: 0240 247 6147.
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Things to CarryEdit
- Camera, Plenty of water.
Safety / WarningEdit
N.A.
HelplineEdit
- Control Room, Hingoli – 02456-220232.
- Police : 100.
- Fire Brigade : 101.
- Ambulance : 102.
