Nishkalank Mahadev Temple Bhavnagar

Nishkalank Mahadev Temple, located at Koliyak Beach near Bhavnagar, is a rare sea temple dedicated to Lord Shiva. Located approximately a kilometer into the sea, the temple has five different swayambhu Shiva lingams, each with a Nandi statue, on a square platform. It remains submerged during high tide and reappears beautifully at low tide, representing the washing away of sins. According to the stories, the Pandavas constructed the temple after the Kurukshetra War in search of peace. They were guided by Lord Krishna's instruction to follow a black flag and a cow until they turned white, which ultimately led them to Koliyak. Nishkalank Mahadev Fair is an important festival celebrated here during the month of Bhadrapada (August-September). Visitors should check the tide timings before planning their visit. For more details, check our latest blog on Nishkalank Mahadev Darshan Booking.

How to Reach Nishkalank Mahadev Bhavnagar

The temple can be reached easily by taking different modes of transport. Some of them are given below.

By Road

The place is very well connected with the roadways.The Koliyak Village is the nearest village from the temple, and it is connected with Bhavnagar easily. You can even get the facility of public transport or a private taxi to reach the temple.

By Rail

The nearest railway station is Bhavnagar Terminals, at a distance of 28 km from the temple. One can easily hire a taxi or local public transport to reach the temple from the temple. There are trains from various major cities to the temple. 

By Air

The nearest airport is Bhavnagar Airport, at a distance of 30-35 km from the temple. You can easily reach there by private taxi or by local public transport. There are some flights from this airport. Thus, one can reach this temple by the airways.

Best Time to Visit Nishkalank Mahadev

The best time to visit this temple is from October to March; in the winter months, even one can easily explore the temple. Also, one can do the sight-seeing in the nearby places.