Ambarnath Shiva Templeअंबरनाथ शिवमंदिर
Built in 1060 CE, the oldest surviving stone temple in Maharashtra.
See what is open on your dateOpen in Google MapsWhereThane, Maharashtra
Thane-Palghar
Thane-Palghar
Kind of placeTemples & Shrines, Monuments & Heritage
Best time to visit1 October to 15 March
Good seasonsMonsoon (June to September), Post-monsoon (October to November), Winter (December to February), Summer (March to May)
DifficultyEasy
Time needed2 hrs
Base and nearbyAmbarnath, Ambarnath
EntryFree
About Ambarnath Shiva Temple
Built in 1060 CE by the Shilahara king Chittaraja, this is the oldest surviving stone temple in Maharashtra and an ASI monument. The whole exterior is covered in carving, and the sanctum sits several steps below ground level. It is a twenty-minute walk from Ambarnath station.
What to see and do
- Dated 1060 CE, the oldest stone temple in the state
- Sunken sanctum below ground level
- Dense figure carving over the entire exterior
- ASI-protected monument
- Reachable by Mumbai local train
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