Takhteshwar Temple
Takhteshwar Mandir
A white marble Shiva temple on a small hill in the city center, offering views over all of Bhavnagar and the Gulf of Khambhat.
Takhteshwar Temple was built in 1893 by Maharaja Takhtsinhji. Its name, “Lord of the Throne,” comes from its location on the highest small hill in the city. The pure white marble temple has a simple design, and a few dozen steps lead up to it. From the platform you get 360-degree views of the city, the port and the distant bay, and it is most beautiful at sunset. Admission is free, and shoes must be removed before entering the shrine.
Opening hours
About 06:00–21:00
Nearby sights
- Barton Museum
- Nilambag Palace
- Victoria Park, Bhavnagar
- Gaurishankar Lake
- Nishkalank Mahadev Temple, Koliyak
- Velavadar Blackbuck National Park
- Shri Vishal Jain Museum
- Talaja Caves