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Unkeshwar Temple
- Unkeswar,Maharashtra
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Overview
Unkeswar is famous for the temple dedicated to Lord Shiva and the hot springs which are said to possess medicinal value and cure skin diseases. The temperature of water in one tank is at 42.2 C and is found to contain sulphur. The excess water flows out from Gomukh. Bubbles are seen in the tank, which indicate sulphur contents as per the experts.
Accessibility
Airport
The closest airport is the Aurangabad Airport.
Railways
Kinwat Railway Station and Ambari Railway Station are the nearby railway stations.
Road
Unkeswar has a good road connectivity which connects it to other major cities.
Temple Address
Unkeswar,
Kinwat Taluk,
Nanded District,
Maharashtra,
India,
Pin code – 431805.
Significance
Devotees visit this temple to seek fulfillment of the following:-
- Cure from skin ailments
Shlokas
Kailaasarana Shiva Chandramouli Phaneendra Maathaa Mukutee Zalaalee Kaarunya Sindhu Bhava Dukha Haaree Thujaveena Shambho Maja Kona Taaree
Meaning -Oh Lord Shiva who is seated on Mount Kailash, where the moon decorates his forehead and the king of serpents crown his head, who is merciful and removes delusion, You alone can protect me. I surrender to thee.
Aum Trayambakam Yajaamahey Sugandhim Pusti Vardhanam Urvaarukamiva Bandhanaath Mrutyor Muksheeya Maamritaat
Meaning -We worship the fragrant Lord Shiva, who has 3 eyes and who cultivates all beings. May He free me from death, for immortality, as even a cucumber is separated from its bond with the vine.
Timings
Morning 6 AM to Evening 9 PM