Ambarnath Temple
Ambarnath at Akoli is located on the railway line of Mumbai to Pune…
Ambarnath which is located at Akoli is the small town in the Thane district – Maharashtra. Ambarnath at Akoli is located on the railway line of Mumbai to Pune. This is the fascinating temple dedicated to Lord Shiva and has a history that dates back to 11th century. Ambarnath at Akoli is built according to the “Hemadpanti” style of architecture. This type of architecture for the temple is a very rare one and this is the only one temple of its kind in the country. This is an ancient Shivalaya belonging to Ambarnath and many people visit this temple everyday. The complicated and fascinating design of this great temple is being compared to the Dilawara temple located at Mount Abu. This temple has three entrances and is located in the hollow of a hill. The Tavli, to the south of temple over hillock forms the commanding view. The actual Linga is still worshiped by people in the temple. The writings present on the north gate give an idea about how the temple had been constructed.
Location: Akoli,Thane.
How to Reach:
By air :
The closest airport is Mumbai International Airport, from here you can opt for rail which are available here to reach Ambarnath. There are various Indian Airlines which operates regular domestic and international flights from major cities of India and other countries of the world. It well connects to important cities like Pune, Hyderabad, Chennai, Bangalore, and many more. From airport taxis are also available to reach Ambarnath which will cost you quite expensive.
By rail :
The Ambarnath has its own railway station which connects to cities of Maharashtra. There are frequent railheads that are operated by Central Indian Railway which runs daily.
By road :
If you are traveling by road, there are many public transport provided by state to reach here. Regular buses are available to get at Ambarnath which passes important cities and towns of Maharashtra state in India. From railway station, there are auto rickshaws available which will assist you to reach at this enduring temple.
