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ASI Protected
Koteshwar Mahadev Temple
Koteshwar, Gujarat
Ancient
The last temple on the western tip of India before Pakistan border, at the mouth of Kori Creek. Believed to be where Shiva dropped his part of the body (kot/fortress).
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Details
- Dynasty
- Rajput
- Style
- Gujarat Regional
- Primary Deity
- Shiva
- Languages
- Gujarati, Sanskrit
- Scripts
- Devanagari, Sanskrit
Historical Significance
Westernmost temple of India. On India-Pakistan border. Ancient pilgrimage site
Architectural Features
Westernmost locationCreek-side settingAncient foundations