God
Aundha Nagnath is the main deity of this temple, who is an incarnation of Lord Shiva. Here deity is faces in South direction and has 3.5 feet height. The idol is in form of Shivlinga and self manifested.
Interesting Facts
- The Aundha Nagnath Temple is a pious site for followers of both Hinduism and Sikhism.
Best Season To Visit
The best season to visit the temple is Winter season. The best months to visit are September to February.
Weather
Highest - March to May (39°C during day and 22°C during night)Average - May (35°C during the day and 25°C during night)Lowest - December to February (34°C during day and 16°C during night)Monsoon season - June to September
Dress Code
- For men the dress code is Shirt & Trouser, Dhoti or Pyjamas with upper cloth.
- For women the preferred dress code is saree or half-saree with blouse or chudidhar with pyjama and upper cloth.
- Shorts, mini-skirts, middies, sleeveless tops, low-waist jeans and short-length T-shirts are not allowed.
Do's & Dont's
- Do bathe and wear clean clothes before you enter the temple.
- Do respect ancient customs and co-piligrims while at temple.
- Smoking and drinking is prohibited in this temple.
- Chewing betel leaves, tobacco, gutka and spitting inside temple is strictly prohibited.
transport connections
| Name | Distance | Contact Number |
|---|---|---|
 Aundha Nagnath Bus Stand |
2.1 KM | 02456-260036 |
 Chondi Railway Station |
21 KM | 139 |
 Aurangabad Railway Station |
210 KM | 0240-2476147 |
Architecture
The temple covers an area of 669.60 sq mt (7200 sq ft) and height of 18.29 m (60 ft). The total area in which temple campus is spread is about 60,000 sq. ft. Apart from the religious significance, the temple itself is worth seeing for its unbelievably beautiful carvings. The base of the present temple is in Hemadpanti architecture although its upper portion was repaired during later period and is in the style which was prevalent during the Peshwa's regime. The Garba Griha and Linga are in the basement level and devotees have to climb down to worship the main deity. Intricately carved temple walls, sculptures depicting Hindu mythological stories and has a temple kund.
Religious Significance
Legends of the place - During their exile, the Pandavas built their hermitage in a forest in this region of Hingoli. The cows from their hermitage drank the water from the nearby river and released milk into the river. Bhima noticed this one day and informed Yudhistra. The Pandavas felt the presence of a great God residing in the river. Thus, they began to remove the water. Beyond a certain point, the water was boiling hot. Bhima struck the river thrice with his mace. Blood started oozing from the spot and a Linga emerged. Yudhistra then built a temple and instated the Jyotirlinga.
The Aundha region was lush with thick forests in which serpents lived. It was popular as Darukavane, named after the Asuras – Daruk and Daruka. The demons harassed the hermits living in the area and imprisoned them. This angered the Gods who fought the demons and drove them away. But Daruka was an ardent devotee of Lord Shiva and was blessed by a boon from Goddess Parvati. The boon gave them the power to shift the entire forest into an island. And the demons continued to harass the hermits from the island. Among the imprisoned hermits was an ardent devotee Lord Shiva named, Supriya. She invoked the powerful Rudra Mantra along with the priests. Lord Shiva then appeared and destroyed the demons. Daruka repented for their sins and asked for Lord Shiva’s forgiveness. He requested that he stay in the forest. Lord Shiva and Goddess Parvati accepted his request and assumed the form of a Jyotirlinga. They stayed in Darukavane as Lord Nageshwar and Nageshwari.
History
This temple was built in 13th century by Seuna or Yadava Dynasty. The temple was renovated in 18th century and Maratha queen Ahilyabai Holkar is the contributor of this temple. Guru Nanak who is known as the founder of Sikhism when travelled this area also visited the temple and also saw the birth place of Namdev, Narsi Bamani.
Threat during invasions : The divine temple at Anudha Nagnath was once a seven-storyed one before being demolished by the sixth Mughal Emperor Aurangzeb and his army. Aurangzeb left the demolition work in the midway as he was attacked by thousand of bees. Later the broken temple was re-constructed by the devotees of Lord Mahadeva.
Temple Timings
| Day | Timings |
|---|---|
| All Days | 04:00 AM - 09:00 PM |
Tours
Airports
| Airport Name | Distance |
|---|---|
| Shamshabad | 40 KM |
| Lorem Ipsum | 12 KM |
Railway Stations
| Railway Station Name | Distance |
|---|---|
| Secunderabad | 10 KM |
| Nampally | 12 KM |
| Begumpet | 6 KM |
| Lingampally | 20 KM |
Bus Stations
| Bus Station Name | Distance |
|---|---|
| MGBS | 35 KM |
| CBS | 28 KM |
| kukatpally | 20 KM |
| Lingampally | 30 KM |
| Uppal | 35 KM |
Private Transports
| Transport Name | Distance | Contact Number |
|---|---|---|
| Private Transport | 8 KM | 9546858757 |
| Private Transport1 | 8 KM | 9546858757 |
| Private Transport1 | 8 KM | 9546858757 |
| Private Transport1 | 8 KM | 9546858757 |
| Private Transport1 | 8 KM | 9546858757 |
Local Transports
| Transport Name | Distance | Contact Number |
|---|---|---|
| Local Transport | 5 KM | 9546858757 |
| Local Transport1 | 5 KM | 9546858757 |
| Local Transport1 | 5 KM | 9546858757 |
| Local Transport1 | 5 KM | 9546858757 |
| Local Transport1 | 5 KM | 9546858757 |
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