Shree Takhteshwar Temple Bhavnagar

About Shree Takhteshwar Temple Bhavnagar

The temple is built on the top of the hill, also known as the Marble Temple, located in Bhavnagar City, Gujarat State. The temple is situated high enough to provide splendid views of the city. It is constructed with 18 ornate pillars and a main hall before the sanctum, which houses an idol of Lord Shiva. It is believed that the temple was constructed by Maharaja Takhtsinhji in 1893 A.D. at that time he was the Maharaja of Bhavnagar City. Festivals like Shivratri are celebrated as many devotees visit the temple to seek the blessings of Lord Shiva.

How to Reach Takteshwar Temple

The temple can be reached in different ways. One can easily reach the temple by the given ways.

By Rail

The nearest railway station is Bhavnagar Terminals, at a distance of 5 km from the temple. You can easily reach the temple from the station by taking the local public transport. There are trains from the different major cities to this station.

By Road

The temple can be easily reached by taking public transport or a private taxi from the nearby cities, as those facilities are available regularly. One can even take the private taxi directly to the temple. The devotees can reach the temple easily and comfortably by road.

By Air

The nearest airport is Bhavnagar airport, at a distance of 7 km from the temple. One can easily take the local public transport to reach the temple from the airport. You can get flights from some major cities only to this airport.

Best Time to Visit Takteshwar Temple Bhavnagar

The best time to visit this temple is from October to March, as the weather is calm and one can get the best exploration of the temple and nearby sights. You can even plan to visit this temple in the times of Shravan Mahina.