This pilgrim center is of
great significance, since it is considered to be the Eighth (adya), of the 12
jyotirlingas. It is believed that Dharmraj (eldest of Pandav) has constructed this
beautiful temple while they were expelled for 14 years from Hastinapur.
The temple of Nagnath has
exquisite carvings. The temple is of Hemadpanthi architecture and is situated in about
60,000 sq. ft area. Large number of pilgrims visit this temple on shivratri and
Vijayadashmi.
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NAGNATH
TEMPLE :
Distance
from Parbhani by Road: 50 Km.
Distance from Hingoli by Road : 30 Km.
CONTACT
DETAILS :
Tahsildar Aundha Nagnath
: 02456 - 260047
Manager Nagnath Temple :
02456 - 260034
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The twelve
jyotirlingas are the most significant places of pilgrimage for Hindus in India. Five of
them happen to be in Maharashtra. Shiva has been worshipped in these places for centuries.
Aundha-Nagnath is one of them. Anudha Nagnath is in the Hingoli District
