Jadeshwar Mahadev Temple

Getting there

• By air

  Rajkot is the nearest airport to Wankaner, about 60 km away.

• By train

  Wankaner lies on the Western Railway network. The nearest convenient station listed is Morbi Junction.

• By road

  State transport buses run from Morbi to the major cities and towns of Gujarat and other states.

Why devotees come here

Jadeshwar Mahadev Temple is one of the older Shiva shrines of Morbi city. Jadeshwar Mahadev is the principal deity of the region's royal family. The temple stands near Wankaner, beside Vadsar Lake.

The district government page says the Mahadev emerged on its own, and that the site has an ancient history. The royal family of the region holds Jadeshwar Mahadev as its principal deity. The temple has kept a sense of spirituality even in modern times.

Descendants of Jam Rawal, the local prince of the area, still take part in developing the temple area today. The temple is in Jadeshwar village, near Wankaner city, in Morbi district. Wankaner is a town and municipality in Morbi district, Gujarat.

During the holy month of Shravan, in July and August, a Lok Mela is held at the temple. The official listing calls it a people's festival. Maha aarti and special poojas are performed, and food and toy stalls are set up for the people who come.

Festivals

• Shravan month, July to AugustLok Mela (Shravan fair)

  A people's festival held at the temple during Shravan. Maha aarti and special poojas are performed, and food and toy stalls are set up for the people.

Tips for your visit

• Plan your visit around the Shravan fair if you want to see the Lok Mela in July or August.
• Wankaner is a town and municipality in Morbi district, so search for buses and trains from Morbi.

Questions people ask