Nageshwarnath Temple
नागेश्वरनाथ मंदिर
A Shiva temple beside Ram ki Paidi, said to have been built by Kusha, son of Rama. It is the most important Shiva temple in Ayodhya.
Nageshwarnath Temple is dedicated to the Shiva lingam. Legend says that Kusha, son of Rama, lost his armlet while bathing in the Saryu River, and a serpent princess found it. Kusha built this temple for her, which is why it is named 'Lord of the Serpent Kings'. The present building was rebuilt in 1750 by Nawal Rai, a minister of Awadh. Legend holds that when Ayodhya lay in ruins, it was this temple that helped King Vikramaditya rediscover the ancient city. A grand procession is held every year during the Shiva festival. Entry is free. The temple is open about 05:00 to 21:00. Shoes must be removed, and photography is prohibited inside. It is beside the Ram ki Paidi ghat, and allowing about 30 minutes together with the ghat and evening prayers is enough.
Opening hours
About 05:00–21:00
Nearby sights
- Ram ki Paidi
- Saryu Aarti at Naya Ghat
- Lata Mangeshkar Chowk
- Kanak Bhawan
- Dashrath Mahal
- Hanuman Garhi
- Tulsi Smarak Bhawan
- Ram Mandir (Shri Ram Janmabhoomi Mandir)