Ambarnath Mandir - अम्बरनाथ मंदिर

Ambarnath Mandir is Hindu Mandir located at Ambarnath near Mumbai Maharashtra, India. It is also known as the Ambreshwar Shiva Temple and locally known as Puratana Shivalaya. Mandir is situated on the bank of [vrindawan] (Waldhuni) river, 2 km away from Ambarnath railway station (East). It is one of 218 cultural heritages in the world, declared by UNESCO.

History and Architecture of Ambarnath Mandir
According to an inscription found in the temple, Raja Mambani of Shilahat built it in 1060 AD. It is believed that Ambarnath Mandir had been built by Pandavas in just one night in a huge single mass of stone during their period of vanvaas. The temple is considered one of the oldest temples built in the middle of the eleventh century that there is no such temple anywhere else in the world. Pandavas could not complete the structure which is reflected even today in the missing roof directly above the main sanctum area (Garbha Griha) of the temple. It is also said that there is a km long passageway which was used by the Pandavas to escape which is closed these days.

The architecture of the temple is mainly Hemadpanti style. The outer walls are carved very beautifully and gracefully on black rock. You will find two nandi’s at the entrance of the temple. This temple has 20 steps to go down in Garbha Griha and there is one shivling at the center of the Garbha Griha which is swayambhu.

Ambarnath Mandir Darshan Timing
Ambernath Shiv Mandir remains open for darshan throughout the day. This temple opens at 8 AM in the morning and closes at 9 PM in the evening. If you visit in the afternoon time don’t forget to have their Prasad which is served between 12 noon to 2 pm daily.

Ambarnath Mandir Prime Festivals
Ambarnath Mandir is flooded with devotees during Mahashivratri and shravani somvar. There is a big fair in Ambarnath on the occasion of Mahashivratri for 4 days. It starts two days prior to Mahashivaratri and continues for a day after Mahashivaratri.

How to reach Ambarnath Mandir
Ambarnath Mandir is well connected through a railway which falls under Mumbai central railways, from railway station its 2km you can get shared autos from Ambernath east. Mumbai airport is the nearest airport to reach Ambarnath Mandir, which is 50 km from the temple.