Galteshwar Mahadev Temple Dakor

About Galteshwar Mahadev Temple Dakor

Galteshwar Mahadev Temple is a Hindu temple dedicated to Lord Shiva. Located in the Galteshwar village, Kheda district of Gujarat, India. The temple is 20 km away from the city of Kheda. The temple is situated on the banks of the river Mahi, which has religious significance at the temple. Mahashivratri and Shravan month are the two main festivals celebrated at Galteshwar Mahadev Temple. Devotees gather in large numbers during these festivals to offer prayers, perform rituals and seek blessings from Lord Shiva.

The powerful Shivlinga is the main attraction of the temple. Which has faced many attacks from Mughal forces. Who destroyed the temple but cannot affect the Shivlinga? Thus, the temple was again restored in 2021, including the pinnacles Shikharas, under the guidance of the Archaeological Survey of India (ASI).

How to Reach Galteshwar Temple

To reach the Galteshwar Temple, one needs to reach Dakor in Kheda district, which is well connected with all the ways of transport and can be reached easily. Some ways are given below.

By Road

The temple is well connected with roadways and highways from different major cities that connect this place easily by means of buses and taxis. Thus, one can use the public transport or hire a private taxi to reach here.

By Rail

The nearest railway station is Dakor itself, which is from where many trains pass by from different places of the country. Thus, one can book the train directly to this place.

By Air

The nearest airport is Baroda Harni Airport, which is 78 km from the temple. Even Sardar Patel International Airport in Ahmedabad is 90 km from the temple. From there, they can hire a taxi or public transport to reach this temple.

Best time to Visit Galteshwar Temple

The best time to visit Galteshwar Temple is from October to March, the winter months. The times when one can easily explore the temple and can enjoy the sightseeing at nearby places.