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Gangeshwar Temple

Gangeshwar Temple Gangeshwar Temple - Credit: Wikimedia Commons

Gangeshwar Mahadev Temple () or simply Gangeshwar Temple is a Hindu temple dedicated to Lord Shiva (Mahadeva) located at seashore of Fudam village just 3 km away from Diu in the union territory of DNDD. The view of the temple is unique set on the Arabian Sea. This is basically a cave temple situated in the midst of the rocks on the seashore. Once pilgrims enter the cave Lord Ganesha, Lord Vishnu, and Goddess Lakshmi can be sight then five could visible in different sizes in middle of the sea water, this is the very significant feature of the temple and above the rock the Shiva Linga Seshanag was carved to look out for the Shiva Linga. These lingas are generally submerged in the sea during high tides and only during the low tides chance to visible. This temple is also known as 'Seashore Temple' as Shiva Linga is situated on the seashore. Read more on Wikipedia

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