The ancient Hindu temple "SHIV MANDIR" is situated at Ambernath (Mumbai), Maharashtra, India. The Ambernath shiv mandir is also known as Ambreshwar shiv mandir, and as locals call it, puratana shivalaya mandir.
Built in 1060 AD, settled on bank of Vadavan river, this 11th century ancient temple is just 2 km away to the east from Ambernath railway station.
The classic architecture of temple used is Hemadpanthi style. The Hemadpanthi design was popularized by its founder Hemadri Pandit, who was the prime minister, known as Hemadpant, during the Yadava dynasty. The style particularly focused on black stone and lime.
As per one of the beliefs among locals, the temple was built by Pandava brothers in just one night on a single massive stone. The main attraction of the temple is its gabhara, which needs you to climb down 20 steps to see the beautifully carved shivling.
Built in 1060 AD, settled on bank of Vadavan river, this 11th century ancient temple is just 2 km away to the east from Ambernath railway station.
The classic architecture of temple used is Hemadpanthi style. The Hemadpanthi design was popularized by its founder Hemadri Pandit, who was the prime minister, known as Hemadpant, during the Yadava dynasty. The style particularly focused on black stone and lime.
As per one of the beliefs among locals, the temple was built by Pandava brothers in just one night on a single massive stone. The main attraction of the temple is its gabhara, which needs you to climb down 20 steps to see the beautifully carved shivling.
