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Unveiling the Story Behind the Stambheshwar Mahadev Temple Kavi Kamboi

Have you ever seen a temple disappearing with time? Sounds fishy yet interesting, right?

But to be honest, there is one such temple in India that fascinates everyone.

This story is about the Stambheshwar Mahadev Temple in Gujarat or the Gayab Mandir.

The Stambheshwar Mahadev temple is a 150-year-old shrine. It is believed that the Devas (Gods) headed by Lord established the Stambheshwar Mahadev linga after slaying a demon named Tarakasur.

Legends say that despite being a demon, Tarakasur was a huge devotee of Lord Shiva.

History Behind the Stambheshwar Mahadev Mandir While everyone was celebrating the death of Tarakasur, Kartikey was disappointed by his act. He regretted killing the demon as he was a great devotee of Lord Shiva.

Thereupon, Lord Vishnu consoled him that killing someone who nourished himself on the blood of innocent beings is not a sin but rather an act of valor. But as Kartikey still felt guilty for his deed, Vishnu advised him to install Shiva Lingas at the site where Tarakasur was executed. Hence, as a gesture of appreciation, Kartikay established a Shiva Lingam to absolve his sins.

The Best Time to Visit Stambheshwar Mahadev Temple The best time to visit the temple is during the Shravan Maas i.e., from July to August. However, make sure to plan your visit in a way that you get enough time to experience both the disappearing and reappearing phenomenon.

For this, you’ll need at least an entire day so that you can visit the temple during the early morning during the low tide hours and see Mother Nature herself perform the Jai Abhishek of the almighty with the high tides.

Meanwhile, you can also stroll around the surrounding area of the temple enjoying a walk on the seashore.

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