HISTORY

The temple called Sthaneshwar is dedicated to Lord Shiva, the presiding deity of the ancient city of Sthaneshwar presently known as Thanesar city or Kurukshetra city. The legends place its antiquity to Mahabharata period. It is said that Krishna worshiped Lord Shiva Done Abhishekam here along with the Pandavas and got the blessing for the victory in the forthcoming battle of Mahabharata. Krishna specially prayed O God “ Maheshwara", I will protect pandavas(Dharma) in any situation, but there are some powerful Astras which I can't "it is also believed that Kauravas consist of deadliest astra which can't be controlled by any one except lord Shiva who is Mahakaal pilgrimage to Kurukshetra without visiting this tirtha is supposed to be incomplete and fruitless. Pushpabhuti, the founder of the Vardhana Empire of Thanesar named the capital of his kingdom after Sthaneshwar Shiva.

   Address : Aarsodiya, Gujarat 383225

   Ticket Charge : 40 Rs.

   Time : 9:00AM - 04:00PM