FAQ's Nageshwar

Nageshwar Jyotirlinga, also known as Aundha Nagnath, is situated in Hingoli district of Maharashtra, India. It is one of the twelve sacred Jyotirlingas dedicated to Lord Shiva.

Nageshwar Jyotirlinga is renowned as a holy shrine of Lord Shiva. Devotees believe that prayers offered here help overcome negativity, remove life obstacles, and bless spiritual growth.

On regular days, darshan generally takes around 30 to 60 minutes. During Shravan month, Mahashivratri, and festival periods, waiting time may increase due to large crowds.

The temple remains open for darshan from 5:30 AM to 9:00 PM. During special occasions and festivals, extended hours are arranged for devotees.

Abhishek rituals are usually conducted from 5:30 AM to 12:00 PM. Special Abhishek services are organized during Shravan and Mahashivratri.

Weekends, Mondays, Shravan month, and Mahashivratri attract maximum visitors, leading to heavy crowds.

As per legend story of Nageshwar Jyotirlinga Templeis- a demon named Daruka caused suffering to people. His wife Darukavati prayed to Lord Shiva, who appeared as a Jyotirlinga and defeated the demon. The place became known as Nageshwar Jyotirlinga, believed to protect devotees from evil and poison.

Mobile phones and electronic devices are not permitted inside the temple to maintain its sacred atmosphere.

Nageshwar Jyotirlinga is located in Hingoli district, Maharashtra.

Nearest Railway Station: Hingoli (approx. 25 km)
Nearest Airport: Nanded Airport (approx. 60 km)
Nearest Bus Stop: Aundha Nagnath Bus Stand near the temple.

Trimbakeshwar (Nashik), Bhimashankar (Pune), Grishneshwar (Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar), and Aundha Nagnath (Hingoli).

Devotees may touch the Jyotirlinga during Abhishek under priest guidance.

Worship here is believed to provide protection from negative forces, mental peace, good health, and spiritual upliftment.

It is also known as Aundha Nagnath Jyotirlinga.

‘Naga’ means serpent. Lord Shiva is worshipped here as the protector from snake venom and harmful energies.

If you book a Panditji in advance and mention the dakshina before visiting Aundha Nagnath, you will be guided by authorized temple priests for proper pooja and rituals.

Morning hours are ideal for peaceful darshan. Shravan month and Mahashivratri are considered highly auspicious.

Nageshwar Jyotirlinga is traditionally regarded as the 8th Jyotirlinga.

Yes, it is located at Aundha Nagnath in Hingoli district, Maharashtra.

Rudrabhishek Puja is a powerful Vedic ritual where the Shivling at Nageshwar Jyotirlinga Temple in Maharashtra is bathed with sacred offerings like milk, water, honey, and ghee while chanting the Rudra Sukta to seek blessings of Lord Shiva.

Performing Rudrabhishek Puja at Nageshwar Temple is believed to remove negative energies, fulfill wishes, bring peace, prosperity, and divine blessings of Lord Shiva.

Jalabhishek Puja is a sacred ritual where devotees offer holy water to the Shivling at Nageshwar Jyotirlinga while chanting Shiva mantras to receive divine grace.

Devotees perform Jalabhishek to purify the mind, remove sins, and obtain the blessings of Lord Shiva for health, peace, and spiritual growth.

Dudhabhishek Puja is a sacred ritual in which pure cow milk is offered to the Shivling at Nageshwar Jyotirlinga while chanting Vedic mantras to please Lord Shiva.

Offering milk during Dudhabhishek is believed to calm Lord Shiva and bring blessings of prosperity, family harmony, and removal of obstacles.

Laghurudra Abhishek is an elaborate Vedic ritual involving the chanting of multiple Rudra Sukta recitations while performing Abhishek on the Shivling at Nageshwar Jyotirlinga.

Devotees usually perform Laghu Rudrabhishek Puja on auspicious days such as Mondays, Mahashivratri, Shravan month, or special personal occasions to seek powerful blessings of Lord Shiva.

Rudrasukta Abhishek Puja is a sacred ritual where the Shivling at Nageshwar Jyotirlinga is bathed with holy offerings while priests chant the powerful Rudra Sukta from the Vedas.

This puja is believed to remove fear, negativity, planetary doshas, and obstacles while attracting divine protection and blessings of Lord Shiva.

Devotees can book pujas by selecting the mode of puja (i.e., online puja or offline puja) provided in the puja booking form.

Devotees visiting Nageshwar Jyotirlinga Temple are encouraged to wear modest and traditional dresses such as saree, salwar kameez for women and for men dhoti (without shirt/bearer chest) is recommented while entering the garbhagriha.Devotees performing abhishek pujas- Laghurudra Abhishek Puja, Jalabhishek Puja,Rudrasukta Abhishek Puja ,Rudrabhishek Puja and Dudhabhishek Puja are recommented to follow the same dress code as mentioned above.